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La Diva Garnet Rouge Lavender: A Jewel-Toned Mound for Sunny Spots
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La Diva Garnet Rouge lavender is a Spanish lavender with rich purple flowers and flags held over green foliage on an upright, mounding plant. It reaches about 14 inches tall and wide and is documented with medium vigor, so it fills its space without bullying its neighbors.
It is Lavandula stoechas, part of the La Diva Papillon group, rated for USDA zones 6a to 9b. The garnet name hints at its jewel-like color, and its strong, resinous scent comes through whenever you brush past.
La Diva Garnet Rouge at a glance
| Trait | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Lavandula stoechas La Diva Garnet Rouge |
| Flower color | Rich purple |
| Foliage | Green, upright and mounding |
| Size | About 14 inches tall and 14 inches wide |
| Vigor | Medium |
| Bloom | Starts mid-April, peaks early May, high rebloom |
| Hardiness | USDA zones 6a to 9b |
| Fragrance | Strong; bold resinous-herbal with camphor and eucalyptus-like notes |
Designing with a jewel tone
Rich purple over green leaves has more warmth than purple over silver, and Garnet Rouge leans into that. It looks especially good with:
- Warm-toned containers in terra cotta, copper or rust.
- Pale gravel or limestone, which makes the dark flowers stand out.
- White or pink Spanish lavenders in the same planting for a jewel-box mix.
- Silver-leaved plants for contrast in leaf color as well as flower color.
Its mounding shape makes it a good front-of-bed plant or a single centerpiece in a round pot.
Planting
Give it full sun and soil that never stays soggy. Raised beds, slopes and gravelly soils are ideal; heavy clay needs serious amendment or a container. In pots, use a 10- to 12-inch container with drainage holes and a gritty mix. Plant after the last frost, and use the Frost Date Estimator to set the date.
Care and rebloom
Water deeply, then let the top inch dry; water needs are low once established. Clip faded heads back to the foliage every week or two, and after the early-May peak, shear lightly to reset the mound for more flowers. Medium vigor means it rarely needs heavy shaping. Fertilizer should be light or skipped.
Winter thinking
Spanish lavenders are generally less cold-hardy than English lavender, but the La Diva types are rated to zone 6a. In 6a and warmer, plant in spring in a sheltered, sharply drained spot with gravel mulch and give it a chance. In colder zones or wet soils, keep it potted and move it to a cool, bright room before a hard freeze. The Lavender Care Academy covers overwintering in more detail.
Uses and formats
Fresh stems rate good for small bouquets, and its large-bundle potential suits growers. Dried, the flags shrink, so its dried rating is fair. It is ornamental, not culinary.
It is listed as a 3-inch plug, 4-inch pot and 1-gallon pot. See the product page for current sizes and availability.
Frequently asked questions
Is Garnet Rouge red?
It is listed as purple. The garnet name points to a rich, deep tone rather than true red.
Does it get big?
No. It stays around 14 inches tall and wide with medium vigor.
Can it share a pot with other plants?
Yes, with neighbors that also like full sun and dry soil. Skip thirsty annuals that need daily watering, which would keep the lavender too wet.
When does it bloom?
Where it grows outdoors, from mid-April, with a peak in early May and strong repeat bloom.
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