Bandera Pink Lavandula

Bandera Pink is a compact Spanish lavender in PanAmerican Seed’s Bandera series, with soft pink bracts above deep rose flowers. The breeder’s catalog lists the series at 7–9 inches tall and 10–12 inches wide, and notes that it can flower in its first year. [PanAmerican Seed’s 2018 catalog](https://www.panamseed.com/documents/catalogs/16485_PASKieft_2018_NewVariety_LR.pdf) ## In the garden Use this small evergreen perennial along sunny path edges, in a gravel border, or near the front of a container planting where its distinctive flower spikes can be seen. The broader species profile can grow much larger than this named series, so use the Bandera dimensions when allowing space for this selection. ## Growing conditions Give Spanish lavender full sun and sharply drained soil; avoid sites that stay wet. Established plants tolerate dry conditions, but water new plantings while they establish. The species typically flowers in spring and summer. [Royal Horticultural Society: Lavandula stoechas](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/24039/lavandula-stoechas/details) ## Maintenance After flowering, trim spent stems and lightly shape the leafy growth. Avoid cutting back into old, leafless wood.