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La Diva Berry Bountiful: Purple Spanish Lavender for Early Bundles
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La Diva Berry Bountiful lavender is the purple member of the La Diva Berry series, a Spanish lavender with an upright habit, about 14 inches tall and wide, gray-green foliage and a strong, resinous fragrance. It starts blooming as early as mid-April where it grows outdoors, peaks in early May and repeats from there.
It is Lavandula stoechas, rated for USDA zones 6a to 9b, which is hardier than most Spanish lavenders. The name suggests generosity, and the high rebloom rating backs it up.
La Diva Berry Bountiful at a glance
| Trait | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Lavandula stoechas La Diva Berry Bountiful |
| Flower color | Purple |
| 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 |
| Cutting | Good fresh; large-bundle potential |
| Fragrance | Strong; bold resinous-herbal with camphor and eucalyptus-like notes |
For growers who want early stems
Fresh lavender bundles usually mean waiting for June. A planting of Berry Bountiful, in zones where it grows outdoors, can give purple stems weeks earlier. Its large-bundle rating means each plant produces a good handful of cut stems, and its repeat bloom means you can cut more than once. For anyone running pick-your-own rows or selling fresh bunches, it is a way to open the season ahead of English lavender and lavandin.
In a home garden, the same traits translate into a long season of purple at the front of a sunny bed or in a row of patio pots.
Planting
- Site: full sun with excellent drainage. Raised rows or beds are ideal for in-ground planting.
- Spacing: about 14 to 18 inches apart so air moves between plants.
- Containers: one plant per 10- to 12-inch pot with a gritty mix.
- Timing: after the last frost. Spring planting gives roots a full season before winter.
Cutting and care
Cut fresh stems when the flags have opened and the flower heads are colored; strip the lower leaves and get them into water. Cutting doubles as deadheading, which keeps new flowers coming. After the first big flush, shear the plants lightly to tidy them for summer. Water deeply when the top inch is dry, and keep fertilizer to a minimum. Dried, Spanish lavender flags shrink, so its dried rating is fair; it is best sold or enjoyed fresh.
Winter
In zone 6a and warmer, sharp drainage and a sheltered site give it the best odds outdoors. Use gravel mulch, not bark, around the crown. In colder zones or heavy soils, overwinter pots in a cool, bright room. The USDA Zone Finder can settle which camp you are in.
Plant formats
It is offered as a 3-inch plug, 4-inch pot and 1-gallon pot. See the product page for current sizes and availability, or set up Availability Alerts.
Frequently asked questions
Can I cook with La Diva Berry Bountiful?
No. It is grown as an ornamental. Use a culinary English lavender in the kitchen.
How often can I cut it?
As often as there are open stems. Regular cutting encourages its high rebloom.
How does it compare to the pink La Diva Berry types?
Berry Beautiful and Berry Rosey share its size, timing and zone rating; Bountiful is the purple one. Mixing all three makes an even, multicolor row.
Is it good for bees?
Yes. Its pollinator rating is great, and early flowers are valuable to bees in spring.
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