Lavandula stoechas f. rosea 'Kew Red' (French lavender) bears showy, bright red, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during late spring to mid summer. This herbaceous perennial is mound shaped in form and has dark aquamarine and greyish green foliage that is showy, matte, fine textured, evergreen and fragrant. The fruit produced by Lavandula stoechas f. rosea 'Kew Red' (French lavender) is fragrant. The stems are fragrant.
Typical Uses
Alpine or rock garden, bedding plant, border, container, edging and vegetable garden.
Special Characteristics
Butterflies are attracted to Lavandula stoechas f. rosea 'Kew Red' . Lavandula stoechas f. rosea 'Kew Red' is tolerant of drought.
Cautions
The growth rate of Lavandula stoechas f. rosea 'Kew Red' (French lavender) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.
