Styling Your Garden with Flying Colours

Lavandula The Princess’ regal reputation is due to its timeless beauty, known for its intense pink blooms that provides a long-lasting spectacle throughout spring and early summer. While spring is when you’ll see it in full bloom, flowers will continue to blossom in autumn with soft blooms throughout the cooler months. 

Combined with its aromatic and silvery-green leaves, this Australian-bred breakthrough adds texture and charm to any garden space and is ideal for paths and entryways to help your home create a beautiful (and fragrant) impression. If you want to transform your outdoor space into a regal oasis, The Princess Lavender is your next new plant.

How to Plant Lavandula ‘The Princess’?

As it performs exceptionally well in Australian climates, planting Lavender The Princess is a straightforward process. Here are steps and considerations to follow. 

• It’s ideal to plant Lavender The Princess in early spring or autumn for optimal results.
• It thrives in well-draining soil. To improve soil drainage and fertility, consider adding organic matter like compost. 
• As with other forms of lavender, Lavandula Pedunculata prefers full sun. Pick a suitable location to stimulate full growth and flower production. 
• After planting, water thoroughly to stabilise the soil around the roots. Watering requirements are low once established with the Princess Lavender being drought-tolerant. It might, however, need thorough watering during extended periods of heat.

Why Should You Buy Lavandula ‘The Princess’?

Compared with other forms of lavender, Lavandula The Princess is considered unique because of its flowers’ vivid colours. It’s something we haven’t seen in the lavender genus before. Many gardeners and botanists consider this flowering plant the true princess of the lavender world because of this attribute, hence the name. 

Whether you are looking for a low-maintenance plant or a regal addition to your landscape, this lavender variety ensures your space becomes an instant attraction, and here are more reasons why: 

• Unique Colour: Flowers are already pretty as they are, but add a unique colour to them and they’re even more astonishing. Unlike other types of lavender, like French lavender or Spanish lavender, The Princess lavender stands out because of its striking, vivid hues. 
• Compact Size: Growing up to 50-60 cm tall, its compact nature makes it versatile, ideal for small gardens, borders, or containers. 
• Low Maintenance: Lavandula The Princess is drought-tolerant once established, meaning it doesn’t require much care after it’s settled. 
• Year-Round Beauty: This early flowering lavender provides a long-lasting display in any garden space. Even when the flowers aren’t in full bloom, the attractive foliage ensures your garden stays visually pleasing. 
• Multi-Purpose: As with other lavenders, Lavandula Pedunculata also has culinary and cosmetic uses. With its fragrance, it can be used as cut flowers or dried and added to perfume. 

How to Care for Lavandula ‘The Princess’?

Growing The Princess Lavender is easy, and its care requirements are minimal, making it a great choice for first-time and seasoned gardeners alike: 

• Lavandula Pedunculata only needs occasional watering after being established. In the case of long dry spells, it’s recommended to water deeply but not to the point of waterlogging.  
• You can opt to use a slow-release fertiliser in spring or late summer to stimulate growth and increase flower production. 
• Around the same time, pruning lightly (about two-thirds its size) can help maintain shape and vigour.  Cutting into old wood can reduce its ability to regenerate so it’s best to avoid it. 
• When growing any plant, it’s crucial to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Mulching helps accomplish this. To begin, use a thin layer of mulch around the base of the plant. Remember to keep mulch away from the plant’s crown to allow air movement and  prevent rot.

Things to Consider When Growing Lavandula 'The Princess'

Hailed as 'Plant of the Year', Australian-bred Lavandula 'The Princess' is generally easy to care for, but there are a few considerations to ensure your plant grows healthy and happy. 

First is climate — while this evergreen shrub adapts well to Australia’s diverse climates, it’s best suited for temperate to Mediterranean climates. Therefore, it may require protection when grown in colder regions during periods of heavy frosts. 

Treating Lavandula 'The Princess' For Signs of Diseases and Pests 

Early detection is key when it comes to treating any plant for signs of pests and diseases. Fortunately, this particular lavender is not easily affected by such affliction, although occasionally, aphids or fungal diseases can happen. The good thing is that this can easily be prevented by ensuring excellent air circulation and well-drained soil. 

In case of a root rot, you can improve soil drainage by adding sand or gravel and reduce watering. For severe instances of root rot, remove affected plants and replace the soil before replanting. As for fungal diseases, the affected leaves must be removed. You’ll then need to encourage good airflow by giving each plant proper spacing. If this doesn’t work, you can use a fungicide to prevent further spread.

Where Can I Buy Lavandula 'The Princess'?

Easily standing out and world renowned, fill your outdoor space with the timeless beauty of The Princess Lavender. It's available right here at Local Botanist, your daily dose of garden inspiration, as part of our growing collection of outdoor and indoor plants. You can also discover the garden style that’s right for you by taking our Garden Style Quiz. 

Order The Princess Lavender today and we’ll deliver it right to your doorstep. Check out our Plantastic Delivery section for more shipping information. 

Companion Plants for Lavandula 'The Princess'

Lavandula Pedunculata pairs well with a variety of other garden plants, creating beautiful combinations that can transform your garden into a full-fledged oasis of colours. 

• Roses: The soft pink blooms of 'The Princess' complement the romantic nature of roses, creating a classic, fragrant garden combination.
• Prostate Rosemary: Pairing Lavandula 'The Princess' with Prostate Rosemary provides a contrast in both colour and form, all while attracting pollinators for exciting biodiversity. 
• Thyme: Low-growing thyme varieties serve as excellent companions to lavender, creating a lush, aromatic ground cover.
• Echinacea: The tall, vibrant blooms of echinacea contrast beautifully with the compact form of Lavandula 'The Princess', adding height and colour variation.