LAVANDER™ – mauve-lilac nostalgia rose - Tanjga
Imagine returning from the beach to sit with afternoon tea, sheltered behind mauve-lilac blooms that bring a sense of gentle coastal breeze to your garden. LAVANDER™ settles quickly into UK family plots, coping calmly with blustery, damp weather where good drainage keeps roots comfortable and steady. Its compact, bushy habit fits neatly into small borders and veranda pots, while the own-root form supports a long-lived, dependable structure that regenerates well after pruning or stormy spells. From year one roots to year two shoots and a year three show of nostalgic colour, you gain steadily increasing floral impact with little effort. Repeating mauve-lilac bloom and a noticeable, sweet fragrance provide relaxed, seaside-style charm from early summer well into autumn.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Small coastal veranda in a large container |
LAVANDER™ stays compact and bushy, making it ideal for a 40–50 litre pot where space is limited yet you still want a structured rose presence and good anchoring in breezier coastal conditions – perfect for the time-pressed beginner. |
| Front-of-border edging in family gardens |
The modest 45–65 cm height and 50–70 cm spread create a neat, low hedge that defines paths and lawns without overpowering the space, giving tidy, nostalgic colour with minimal upkeep for busy homeowners. |
| Remontant flower bed for long-season colour |
Repeated flowering with a plentiful second flush keeps beds lively through the season, so a single planting session delivers months of soft mauve-lilac interest with little additional work for relaxed gardeners. |
| Cutting corner for home arrangements |
The medium-sized, rosette blooms and romantic mauve-lilac tones make charming, easy-to-cut stems for small vases, letting you bring coastal-inspired colour indoors without specialist floristry skills for creative hobbyists. |
| Low-input, long-lived structure in clay soils |
On own roots, plants form a durable framework and recover well from pruning, while in heavier UK clays simple attention to drainage offers stable, long-term ornamental value for practical planners. |
| Coastal-style shingle or gravel planting |
The bushy habit and moderate drought tolerance allow it to sit comfortably in well-drained shingle with occasional watering, echoing seaside mood without intensive care for coastal-style enthusiasts. |
| Wildlife-friendly mixed border |
Semi-double clusters with 13–25 petals moderately attract pollinators, and the later orange-red hips add seasonal interest, supporting a more biodiverse family garden for nature-minded owners. |
| Sheltered, scented seating area |
The medium, pleasantly sweet fragrance builds around a bench or veranda nook, giving you a subtly perfumed windbreak where you can unwind after the day’s activities for contemplative sitters. |
Styling ideas
- Seaside-Veranda Pot – place LAVANDER™ in a 50 litre sand-coloured container with Festuca and sea kale for a soft coastal mood – ideal for balcony and veranda dwellers.
- Shingle-Romantic Border – weave through pale gravel with low Lavandula and Iberis sempervirens to echo beach pebbles and foam – for lovers of relaxed, naturalistic planting.
- Cutting-Corner Row – plant a short row at 40 cm spacing near the back door for easy, regular cutting of nostalgic mauve-lilac stems – for those who enjoy informal home bouquets.
- Family-Path Edging – edge a main garden path with a double line, underplanting with Lobelia erinus for a soft mauve-and-blue ribbon – for families wanting colour with clear structure.
- Biodiverse-Mix Bed – combine with Echinacea ‘Delicious Nougat’ and ornamental grasses to support pollinators and add autumn hips – for gardeners seeking wildlife-friendly elegance.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Romantic shrub nostalgia rose from the Vaza® collection; registered as BOZvaz012, marketed as LAVANDER™ Vaza® BOZvaz012, with Lavander™ as the American Rose Society exhibition name. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Biljana Božanić Tanjga at PhenoGeno Roses d.o.o. in Serbia, with breeding work completed in 2019 and market introduction in 2020; exact parentage is not documented. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Compact, bushy shrub reaching about 45–65 cm in height and 50–70 cm in spread, with moderately dense, mid-green, matt foliage and moderate prickliness; forms a tidy, low-maintenance outline. |
| Flower morphology |
Semi-double rosette blooms with 13–25 petals, medium flower size and cluster-flowering habit; remontant with a plentiful second flush, providing regular decorative impact during the season. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Mauve-lilac flowers with mid-toned centres, coded RHS 73B outer and 73C inner; colour holds well, fading gently to lighter mauve-lilac as blooms age, maintaining an attractive pastel effect. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Noticeably fragrant variety with a medium-strength, pleasantly sweet aroma that is clearly perceptible near seating areas and paths, enhancing its value for sensory and relaxation-focused plantings. |
| Hip characteristics |
Produces moderately formed, spherical rose hips 6–10 mm in diameter, orange-red in colour (RHS 44A), adding a subtle decorative feature and seasonal interest after flowering has finished. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Shows good resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy to approximately -21 to -18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3), with moderate heat tolerance given regular watering in drought. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in sunny positions with well-drained soil; suitable for beds, edging and cutting. Recommended spacing 35–60 cm depending on use, with 6.7–7.8 plants/m² advised for mass or hedge planting. |
LAVANDER™ Vaza® BOZvaz012 offers compact nostalgic blooms, reliable repeat flowering and long-lived own-root resilience; an inviting choice if you value gentle colour, fragrance and ease of care.
