Lavender Lassie Rose Rosa 'Lavender Lassie' (HM)
ABOUT
The Rosa 'Lavender Lassie' is a hybrid musk rose known for its enchanting display of semi-double flowers. These blooms boast a soft lavender to light pink hue, often adorned with a subtle white eye at the center, which contrasts appealingly against the yellow stamens. The petals are well-arranged, giving the flowers a delicate, ruffled look that adds to their romantic appearance. As they open, the flowers exude a strong, sweet fragrance, which is a delightful attraction in any garden. The foliage of the Lavender Lassie rose is equally attractive, featuring a lush backdrop of dark green leaves that provide excellent disease resistance. The leaves are typically glossy, making them shimmer in the sunlight, and thereby enhancing the overall allure of the plant. This rose blossoms with an abundance of flowers that come in generous clusters, creating a spectacular floral display that can be seen throughout the blooming season. Their continuous blooming habit ensures that the Lavender Lassie remains a feature of splendor over an extended period. Additionally, the plant exhibits a bushy, well-branched growth, with new shoots and buds emerging from its robust framework, ensuring a robust presence in the landscape.
About this plant
NamesFamily
Rosaceae
Synonyms
Lavender Lassie Rose, Hybrid Musk Rose
Common names
Rosa 'Lavender Lassie'
ToxicityTo humans
Roses are not considered toxic to humans. In fact, rose petals are often used in culinary applications and rose hips are consumed for their high vitamin C content. There are no significant toxic effects known for the ingestion of roses, including the Lavender Lassie variety, by humans. However, it is always prudent to ensure that plants have not been treated with pesticides or other chemicals before considering any part of them edible.
To pets
Roses, including the Lavender Lassie variety, are generally considered non-toxic to pets such as dogs and cats. Ingesting roses may cause mild gastrointestinal upset due to the fibrous plant material, but roses do not contain any known toxins that would cause serious harm to pets. Owners should still be cautious with pets around roses, mainly due to the risk of thorns causing physical injury rather than from poisoning concerns.
CharacteristicsLife cycle
Perennials
Foliage type
Deciduous
Color of leaves
Green
Flower color
Lavender
Height
5 feet (1.5 meters)
Spread
4 feet (1.2 meters)
Plant type
Shrub
Hardiness zones
5
Native area
Europe
Benefits
General Benefits- Aesthetic Appeal: Adds color and beauty to gardens with its lavender-pink blooms.
- Fragrance: The flowers emit a pleasant scent that can enhance the sensory experience of a garden.
- Attracts Pollinators: Invites bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, supporting biodiversity.
- Landscape Versatility: Suitable for borders, ornamental gardens, and can be trained as a climber on structures.
- Cut Flowers: The blooms are excellent for arrangements, bringing the garden's beauty indoors.
- Seasonal Interest: Offers a long flowering season, typically from late spring to early fall.
- Durability: This rose variety is known for its hardiness and can withstand various climate conditions.
- Privacy Screen: When planted in groups or as a hedge, it can provide privacy and reduce noise.
Medical Properties- Rose Hip: The fruit of roses, known as rose hips, can contain vitamin C and has been used for its potential antioxidative properties.
- Essential Oils: Rosa 'Lavender Lassie', like other roses, may contribute to the making of essential oils, which are sometimes used in aromatherapy for stress reduction and relaxation.
Air-purifying QualitiesThis plant is not specifically known for air purifying qualities.
Other Uses- Rosa 'Lavender Lassie' petals can be used to create natural dyes for fabric, giving textiles a delicate pink to lavender hue depending on the mordant used.
- When dried, the petals of this rose variety can be incorporated into homemade potpourris, providing a natural and gentle fragrance to a room.
- The strong fragrance of 'Lavender Lassie' makes the petals ideal for creating natural sachets to place in drawers, closets, or cars as a freshener.
- Rosewater made from the petals can be used as a gentle facial toner or a fragrant linen spray for sheets and pillowcases.
- The petals can be used in crafting homemade candles, embedding them into the wax for a decorative and aromatic touch.
- They can be added to bath salts, providing a soothing scent and a touch of luxury to a relaxing bath experience.
- The petals of 'Lavender Lassie' can be used to decorate cakes or desserts, as they are edible and add an elegant, floral touch to culinary creations.
- These roses can be used as a natural pest deterrent due to their strong scent, keeping insects away from areas where they are placed.
- Their sturdy and attractive stems can be used in basket-weaving, adding a unique, organic element to handmade baskets or other crafts.
- 'Lavender Lassie' rose hips, which develop after the flowers bloom, can be used to make herbal teas, jams, or jellies, offering a tangy flavor and vitamin C.
Interesting Facts
Feng ShuiThe rose is often associated with love and romance in Feng Shui, which means that it can be used to enhance the love and marriage area of your home, typically located in the southwest corner of your space. Planting a rose like 'Lavender Lassie' can bring a gentle, loving energy, and its purple color might also be used to introduce a sense of calm and support spiritual growth.
Zodiac Sign CompitabilityThe rose is not used in astrology practice.
Plant Symbolism- Love: As a member of the rose family, the Lavender Rose signifies love. Often associated with enchantment, the lavender hue of this rose adds an element of the mystical to the expression of affection.
- Enchantment: The unique color of the Lavender Rose represents a sense of wonder and impossibility, much like the sentiment of being enchanted by someone at first sight.
- Admiration: Lavender Roses can convey a message of admiration and adoration, which might be less intense than the deep passion suggested by red roses.
- Individuality: Given its distinctive color, the Lavender Rose celebrates uniqueness and can symbolize an appreciation for someone's personal qualities that make them stand out.
- Majesty: The regal shade of purple in the Lavender Rose implies majesty and splendor, making it a flower that can be used to express reverence and awe.
WaterThe hybrid musk rose, commonly known as 'Lavender Lassie', requires consistent moisture, especially during its growing season. During the spring and summer months, water at least once a week, providing the rose with about 1 to 1.5 gallons of water each time; however, be sure to adjust for rainfall. It's important to avoid overhead watering to prevent disease, so direct the water to the base of the plant. During hot, dry spells, increase watering frequency to ensure soil remains moist but not waterlogged. In the dormant winter months, reduce watering but do not allow the soil to completely dry out.
Light'Lavender Lassie' roses thrive best in full sun, meaning they should receive at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily. Choose a spot in the garden that is not shaded by larger trees or buildings to ensure the rose gets adequate light. This plant will perform well and produce the most blooms in an area with clear, unfiltered sunlight.
Temperature'Lavender Lassie' roses perform best in temperate climates and can generally tolerate temperatures between 20°F and 90°F. However, the ideal growing conditions for this rose are between 65°F and 75°F. Proper mulching can help the plant survive winter chills, especially if temperatures drop close to the minimum threshold.
PruningPruning 'Lavender Lassie' roses helps maintain the plant's shape, encourages new growth, and improves air circulation. Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth starts, removing dead or diseased wood and thinning out crowded areas. Cut back the remaining canes by about one-third to one-half to promote healthy blooms. Prune again lightly after the first flush of flowers to encourage another round of blooming.
CleaningAs needed
SoilThe best soil mix for Lavender Lassie roses should be well-draining with a mixture of one-third garden soil, one-third compost or well-rotted manure, and one-third sharp sand to ensure proper drainage. The soil pH should ideally be between 6.0 and 6.5, slightly acidic to neutral.
RepottingLavender Lassie roses, being garden plants, don't require traditional repotting. Transplanting to a new location in the garden should be done every few years if the plant outgrows its space or the soil becomes exhausted.
Humidity & MistingLavender Lassie roses thrive best in outdoor conditions with natural humidity levels. They do not require specific humidity levels but they appreciate morning dew and occasional misting if grown in dry climates.
Suitable locationsIndoor
Place in bright, indirect light; ensure pot has drainage holes.
Outdoor
Full sun, well-draining soil, protect from severe cold.
Hardiness zone
5-9 USDA
Life cycleThe Rosa 'Lavender Lassie' (Hybrid Musk rose) begins its life cycle with seed germination, although vegetative propagation through cuttings is more common in cultivation. Once established, it enters a vegetative state where it develops a robust root system, grows canes, compound leaves, and thorns. As it matures into the flowering stage, usually in late spring through summer, it produces clusters of fragrant lavender-pink flowers, attracting pollinators. After pollination, flowers may develop into rose hips (seed pods) in late summer or autumn, containing seeds for potential reproduction. The plant typically goes dormant in winter, where it conserves energy and rests. With the arrival of spring, the Hybrid Musk rose resumes growth, repeating its cycle with new shoots and buds.
PropogationPropogation time
Spring-Early Summer
The Rosa 'Lavender Lassie', commonly known as the Lavender Lassie Rose, is typically propagated through the process of softwood cuttings. This method involves taking a cutting from a healthy, non-flowering stem in late spring or early summer when the plant's hormonal growth levels are high. The selected stem should be about 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 centimeters) in length, and it should have several leaves. The bottom set of leaves are removed, and the cut end is dipped in rooting hormone to facilitate root growth. The cutting is then placed in a moist soil mix and kept under high humidity until roots have developed, which generally takes several weeks. The new plants are gradually acclimated to less humid conditions before being planted out in the garden.
