best lavender plant
Searching for the best lavender plant for your New Zealand garden? Lavender’s iconic fragrance, gorgeous hues, and resilience make it a much-loved addition to gardens, patios, and borders. Whether you’re after robust blooms, unique colours, or plants perfect for aromatic hedges, choosing the right lavender variety can transform your landscape. Explore standout options, tips for growing lavender successfully, and suggestions for uses that maximise its beauty and benefits.
Lavender 'Major'
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.
From $24.15
Lavender 'Sensation Purple'
Lavender 'Sensation Purple' is a compact and highly fragrant variety prized for its deep purple flower spikes and tidy growth habit. This popular lavender is well suited to New Zealand gardens and performs exceptionally well in sunny free draining positions. It flowers for long periods through spring and summer and is ideal for borders edging pathways containers and low hedging. Its strong scent and rich colour make it a favourite for both ornamental and practical garden uses.
From $25.53
