lavender ellagance plant Lavandula 'Ellagance Pink' | Ontario Grown Lavender

lavender ellagance plant Lavandula 'Ellagance Pink' | Ontario Grown LavenderLavandula 'Ellagance Pink': A Soft Twist on a Classic Favourite With its pale rose pink blooms and classic lavender fragrance, Lavandula 'Ellagance Pink' offers a romantic variation on the beloved English lavender. Upright spikes rise above neat mounds of silver green foliage, blending soft colour with aromatic charm. Its a pollinator magnet and a standout in borders, containers, and cutting gardens alike. Plant Characteristics: Height: 3040 cm

Lavandula 'Ellagance Pink': A Soft Twist on a Classic Favourite

With its pale rose-pink blooms and classic lavender fragrance, Lavandula 'Ellagance Pink' offers a romantic variation on the beloved English lavender. Upright spikes rise above neat mounds of silver-green foliage, blending soft colour with aromatic charm. It’s a pollinator magnet and a standout in borders, containers, and cutting gardens alike.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 30–40 cm
• Spread: 30–35 cm, compact and mounded
• Flower Colour: Soft pink with silvery-lavender tones
• Flowering Period: Early to midsummer, with potential for rebloom
• Foliage: Aromatic, narrow silver-green leaves
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil; drought-tolerant once established

Uses and Benefits: Lavandula 'Ellagance Pink' brings gentle colour and rich fragrance to sunny borders, rock gardens, and edging plantings. Its compact habit makes it ideal for containers or herb gardens, while its blooms attract bees, butterflies, and admiration alike. A standout in both fresh and dried arrangements, this variety combines ornamental beauty with sensory delight.

Companion Plants: Pair Lavandula 'Ellagance Pink' with Nepeta 'Cat's Pajamas', whose cool blue blooms echo lavender’s form and extend the bloom season. Add Achillea 'Little Moonshine' for sunny yellow contrast and shared drought tolerance. Finish with Festuca 'Elijah Blue', whose icy foliage mirrors lavender’s silvery tones and provides low, grassy structure.

Care Instructions: Plant in full sun with sharply drained soil. Avoid heavy clay and wet winter conditions. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage rebloom. Cut back more firmly in early spring to promote fresh, bushy growth.

History: Lavandula 'Ellagance Pink' is part of the award-winning Ellagance Series, known for early flowering, uniform compact growth, and cold hardiness. Bred for ornamental use, it offers an elegant pastel variation on a beloved garden staple.

Final Thoughts: A gentle twist on traditional lavender, Lavandula 'Ellagance Pink' brings softness, fragrance, and pollinator charm to the sunniest corners of the garden—subtle, serene, and endlessly inviting.