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Looking for the best flowering lavender for your New Zealand garden? Whether you love lush hedges, cheerful garden borders, or scented patio pots, selecting the right lavender makes all the difference. Flowering lavenders bring months of beautiful colour, inviting bees and butterflies while filling your outdoor space with soothing fragrance. Here, we’ll help you discover the best flowering lavender varieties, how to grow them, and why they’re garden favourites.

Lavender 'Major' plants with purple flowers above olive-green foliage.

Lavender 'Major'

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Lavender 'Major' is an impressive lavender variety known for its tall flower spikes and rich purple blooms held above aromatic grey green foliage. Flowering from spring into summer, it brings colour, fragrance, and structure to New Zealand gardens. Its upright habit makes it ideal for borders, pathways, feature planting, and cottage style designs. This hardy, easy care lavender suits a wide range of conditions and is perfect for gardeners wanting bold colour and strong performance.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 60 cm
Spread: 60 cm
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Tolerances: Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Rock
Lavender 'Sensation Blue' shrub with purple flowers above dark green foliage.

Lavender 'Sensation Blue'

Lavender 'Sensation Blue' is a standout lavender variety admired for its deep blue purple blooms and aromatic grey green foliage. Flowering from early spring into summer, it brings bold colour, uplifting perfume, and soft texture to New Zealand gardens. Its compact, rounded growth habit suits pathways, borders, pots, and cottage themed landscapes. This hardy and easy care lavender is ideal for gardeners wanting rich colour and long lasting seasonal flowering.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 70 cm
Spread: 70 cm
Flowering time: Spring, Summer, Autumn
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock
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Lavender 'Violet Intrigue' purple flowers.
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Lavender 'Pretty Polly'

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Lavender 'Pippa'

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Lavender 'Marshwood'

Lavender 'Marshwood' is a beautiful lavender variety admired for its soft purple blooms and aromatic grey green foliage. Flowering from spring into...

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Lavender 'Lavance Blue' dark blue flowers above green foliage.
Lavender 'Lavance Blue'

Lavender 'Lavance Blue' is a compact and beautifully fragrant lavender valued for its deep blue violet flowers and tidy growth habit. Flowering from...

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Lavender 'Violet Blue' blue flowers above fine, green foliage.
Lavender 'Violet Blue'

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Why Choose the Best Flowering Lavender?

Not all lavenders are created equal. Some varieties bloom spectacularly but briefly, while others put on a show for months. The best flowering lavender plants are those that combine prolific, extended blooms with resilience, scent, and easy care. They’re ideal for mixed borders, cottage gardens, and even as low hedges. Their fragrant flowers are wonderful for drying, bringing that fresh garden scent indoors.

Top Flowering Lavender Varieties

When it comes to choosing the best flowering lavender, a few standout cultivars thrive in New Zealand’s climate and offer exceptional flower power. For soft pink blooms and strong perfume, Lavender 'Lavish Rose' is an outstanding choice, with its elegantly topped flowerheads. If you prefer a dramatic, moody contrast, Lavender 'Foveaux Storm' features rich violet bracts and repeat flowering through summer.

For gardeners seeking a reliable performer with deep purple flowers and a compact habit, Lavender 'Violet Intrigue' is highly recommended. Those after a unique silvery foliage and delicate pale flowers will love Lavandula Ghostly Princess, which adds texture and interest to both formal and informal garden schemes. Finally, for classic cottage charm, Lavender 'Lavish Blue' is known for its extended flowering season and lovely blue-mauve blooms.

Planting and Caring for Flowering Lavender

To get the best flowering lavender in your garden, be sure to plant in a sunny spot with free-draining soil. Lavenders dislike wet feet, so if your garden is heavy or clay-based, consider planting in raised beds or containers. Give each plant some space to promote airflow and reduce the risk of mildew.

Trim your lavenders lightly after flowering to keep their neat shape and encourage another flush of blooms. A gentle feed in spring helps boost flowering, especially for container-grown plants, but avoid rich, nitrogen-heavy fertilisers.

Best Garden Uses for Flowering Lavender

Flowering lavenders are versatile. Line a path with Lavender 'Lavish Blue' for aromatic strollers, or use Lavandula Ghostly Princess in a silver-leaved border. Mixed with roses, grasses, or rugged natives, the best flowering lavender adds structure, fragrance, and continuous colour to your favourite garden spots.

Find Your Best Flowering Lavender

From rosy pink to deep purple, there’s a perfect best flowering lavender for every gardener. Explore top picks like Lavender 'Lavish Rose', Lavender 'Foveaux Storm', Lavender 'Violet Intrigue', Lavandula Ghostly Princess, and Lavender 'Lavish Blue' to create a garden that delights senses all season long. Start growing your best flowering lavender today and enjoy endlessly rewarding blooms.


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