Scientific name
Lavandula Stoechas f. rosea
common names
Rosemary, Pink Rosemary, French Lavender
Family
Lamiaceae
Gender
lavender
Origin
Mediterranean
 
Description
Lavandula stoechas  f. Rosea, are small evergreen aromatic shrubs, usually with leaves  dense gray-green, narrow, simple,  and entire, toothed or lobed with small tubular flowers in dense spikes in summer. Its size is around 50cm to 100cm in height by the same width. The flowers are very fragrant, with dark purple calyxes, while the sterile bracts are pale pink. Needs a sheltered position and protection from cold winds
 
How to Cultivate
Plant in well-draining soil in a sheltered, sunny position.
Uses
 Garden Border, Low Hedges and Flower Beds City Gardens and Courtyards, Coastal Homes, Informal Gardens, Rock Garden and in Pots and Flower Boxes
Pests
It can be attacked by the rosemary beetle and the cuckoo spit (Philaenus spumarius )
Illnesses
Mildew can be a problem