{"product_id":"melissa-english-lavender","title":"Melissa Rosey White Lavender","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMelissa English Lavender | Soft White and Pink Culinary Lavender\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMelissa is one of the most unique English lavenders available. Instead of the traditional deep purple flowers, Melissa produces elegant pale pink to creamy white flower spikes that create a soft, romantic look in the garden. Its sweet, mild fragrance and low camphor content also make it one of the finest lavender varieties for cooking, baking, teas, and herbal creations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur favorite culinary lavender. This compact English lavender is an excellent choice for herb gardens, cottage gardens, pollinator gardens, containers, and borders where its pastel blooms provide beautiful contrast with darker flowering plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpring 2027 Preorder\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReserve your organically grown Melissa Lavender now for spring delivery. Local delivery is free. Quantities are limited, and plants will begin shipping or delivering in May 2027, weather permitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMelissa Lavender at a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLavandula angustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Melissa'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eMelissa English Lavender\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003ePerennial English Lavender\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eUSDA Hardiness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eZones 5–9 (may survive protected Zone 4 locations with excellent drainage)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eSun Requirements\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eFull Sun (6–8+ hours)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eMature Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eApproximately 12–18 inches tall and wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eEarly to mid summer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eSoft pink with creamy white highlights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eFragrance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eSweet, delicate, low camphor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eWell-drained sandy or loamy soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eWater Needs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eLow once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eCooking, teas, baking, herb gardens, containers, borders, pollinator gardens, sachets, dried flowers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eWhy You'll Love Melissa Lavender\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful soft pink flowers unlike traditional purple lavender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the best culinary lavender varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet, mild flavor perfect for baking and tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact plant ideal for smaller gardens and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWonderful for dried flowers and sachets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrown in Michigan's Upper Peninsula using organic growing practices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMelissa is ideal for gardeners who want something a little different from traditional lavender. Its pastel flowers pair beautifully with white roses, catmint, salvia, yarrow, and other cottage garden favorites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Melissa is an English lavender (\u003cem\u003eLavandula angustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e), it has a sweeter fragrance and lower camphor content than lavandins, making it especially well suited for culinary use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Melissa Lavender\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a location receiving at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in well-drained soil. Lavender dislikes wet feet, especially during winter. Raised beds, sandy soils, and gentle slopes all improve drainage and winter survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace plants 18 to 24 inches apart to encourage good air circulation and healthy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater regularly during the first growing season while roots become established. Once mature, water deeply but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry between waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePruning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightly prune after flowering or in early spring when new growth begins. Avoid cutting into old woody stems. Regular pruning keeps plants compact, healthy, and productive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest stems when the first few flowers have opened for the best fragrance and flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMelissa is especially prized for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLavender sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCookies and cakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTea blends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSyrups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIce cream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLemonade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHerbal blends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Melissa in Michigan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMelissa performs well in northern gardens when planted in full sun with excellent drainage. Like all English lavender, winter survival depends largely on avoiding wet soil. Raised planting areas, gravelly soil, and good air circulation greatly improve success in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Our Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur lavender plants are grown at Pause Lavender Farm in Michigan's Upper Peninsula using organic growing practices. We never use synthetic pesticides on our lavender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery plant is carefully grown in a northern climate and hardened for outdoor conditions before spring delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pause Lavender Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43880943157307,"sku":null,"price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/6360\/1211\/files\/melissa-white-lavender.png?v=1786290417","url":"https:\/\/pauselavenderfarm.com\/products\/melissa-english-lavender","provider":"Pause Lavender Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}