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La Diva Berry Beautiful: A Pink Spanish Lavender Rated to Zone 6a
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La Diva Berry Beautiful lavender is a pink Spanish lavender with something most of its group lacks: a USDA zone 6a rating. It grows upright to about 14 inches tall and wide, with pink flower heads and flags over gray-green foliage, and its fragrance is rated strong.
It is Lavandula stoechas from the La Diva Berry series. Spanish lavenders as a whole are less cold-hardy than English lavender, so a 6a to 9b rating puts this one within reach of in-ground planting in the warmer parts of the Great Lakes region, with the right site.
La Diva Berry Beautiful at a glance
| Trait | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Lavandula stoechas La Diva Berry Beautiful |
| Flower color | Pink |
| Foliage | Gray-green, upright |
| Size | About 14 inches tall and 14 inches wide |
| Bloom | Starts mid-April, peaks early May, high rebloom |
| Hardiness | USDA zones 6a to 9b |
| Water needs | Low once established |
| Fragrance | Strong; bold resinous-herbal with camphor and eucalyptus-like notes |
Giving it the best shot at winter
A zone rating tells you the coldest average winter a plant can handle. It does not account for wet soil, which is what usually kills Spanish lavender in the north. If you want Berry Beautiful to come back, set it up for success:
- Drainage: plant in a raised bed, on a slope or in a gravelly spot where snowmelt and spring rain run off quickly.
- Shelter: a south-facing wall or a spot out of harsh winter wind helps.
- Mulch: use gravel, not bark or leaves, around the crown.
- Timing: plant in spring so roots establish before the first winter.
- Backup plan: in borderline sites, keep one plant in a pot that can go indoors.
Check your zone with the USDA Zone Finder.
Where it looks best
Pink Spanish lavender at the front of a sunny border, along a dry walkway or in a gravel garden gives a soft, cheerful color early in the season. It pairs well with silver-leaved plants and with deep purple English lavender, which takes over the show in June as Berry Beautiful's first flush winds down.
Care
Water deeply through the first season when the top few inches dry, then back off. Deadhead spent heads to keep its high rebloom going, and shear lightly after the first big flush to keep the plant tidy. Feed sparingly. Do not cut into bare wood. In spring, wait for new growth before trimming any winter damage.
Uses and formats
Fresh stems rate good for bouquets; dried flags lose shape, so its dried rating is fair. Its large-bundle potential suits growers planning colorful pick-your-own rows. It is ornamental and not recommended for cooking.
It is listed as a 3-inch plug, 4-inch pot and 1-gallon pot. See the product page for current sizes and availability, or sign up for Availability Alerts.
Frequently asked questions
Will La Diva Berry Beautiful survive a Michigan winter?
It is rated to zone 6a. In warmer parts of Michigan with sharp drainage and shelter, it has a real chance; in colder zones, overwinter it indoors.
When does it bloom?
Where it grows outdoors, from mid-April with a peak in early May, then repeat bloom.
Is it the same as La Diva Berry Rosey?
They are both pink members of the La Diva Berry series with the same size and zone rating. Compare them on the Compare page.
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