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Are you searching for "bunnings french lavender" to find the perfect aromatic plant for your garden or outdoor space? French lavender, known botanically as Lavender dentata, is a favourite among New Zealand gardeners for its gorgeous, serrated grey-green foliage and lightly fringed, purple flower spikes. While many people look to big retailers for French lavender, it’s worth exploring local plant nurseries where you can often discover healthier, well-cared-for specimens and expert gardening advice tailored to your region.

Lavender 'Bee Brilliant'

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'Bee Brilliant' is a variety of Lavender that grows as a compact shrub and carries masses of exquisite, small, dark purple flower spikes from spring through summer. The foliage is green-grey and complements the darker flowers nicely as it grows to 50 cm tall and the same width. 'Bee Brilliant' Lavender is commonly used in cottage gardens, included in mixed plantings and borders, trimmed into a hedge, or grown in a container. A mass planting gives a truly dramatic display.

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From $24.15

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate

Plant type: Shrubs

Height: 50 cm

Spread: 50 cm

Flowering time: Spring, Autumn, Winter

Tolerances: Hardy

Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas

Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock

Lavender 'Fairy Wings Whimsical'

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Lavender 'Whimsical Fairy Wings' is a captivating lavender variety admired for its soft pink purple blooms topped with delicate wing-like bracts. Flowering from early spring into summer, it brings fragrance, colour, and gentle charm to New Zealand gardens. Its compact, rounded habit makes it ideal for borders, pathways, pots, and cottage garden plantings. This hardy and easy care lavender is perfect for gardeners wanting long lasting flowering and a uniquely enchanting look.

Buy Lavender 'Fairy Wings Whimsical'

From $24.15

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: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock

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Why Grow French Lavender?

French lavender is loved for its long flowering period, striking fragrance, and versatility. Whether you're creating a Mediterranean-style landscape, edging pathways, or designing a bee-friendly garden, Lavender dentata (French Lavender) brings year-round interest. Its ability to tolerate drier conditions and coastal exposure makes it an excellent choice for many New Zealand gardens. Unlike English lavender, French lavender has a slightly more relaxed, informal habit and softer scent, which can complement cottage-style themes or modern, low-maintenance borders.

Alternatives to Bunnings French Lavender

If you can't find the variety you want under "bunnings french lavender" or simply want unique blooms, explore our curated range:

Lavender dentata (French Lavender) – Our healthy nursery-grown plants thrive in Kiwi conditions.
Lavandula Ghostly Princess – This striking variety has silver foliage and pale lilac flowers that create a stunning contrast.
Penstemon Cha Cha Lavender – Not a true lavender, but with similar hues and cottage garden charm, this perennial adds a continuous splash of colour.
Grewia Lavender Star (Lavender Star Flower) – For a shrub with lavender-toned flowers, the Grewia Lavender Star is an unconventional and eye-catching choice.
Lantana Lavender Swirl – This flowering shrub bears clusters of lavender and white blooms, bringing pollinators and visual interest to the garden.

Growing Tips for French Lavender in New Zealand

French lavender is exceptionally easy to grow if planted in the right spot. Choose a site with full sun and well-drained soil. Avoid locations where water pools after rain, as wet roots are the enemy of all lavenders. Amend your soil with gravel or sand if you have heavy clay, and space plants to allow airflow, reducing the risk of mildew.

Prune your Lavender dentata (French Lavender) lightly after flowering to maintain its shape and encourage bushier growth. Regular deadheading extends the flowering period, and a yearly trim prevents woodiness.

Enhance Your Garden With French Lavender

Whether you originally searched for bunnings french lavender or are considering other specialty lavenders and lavender-hued blooms, our New Zealand nursery offers a selection to suit every garden design. Explore our site for healthy lavender varieties and companion perennials that thrive in local conditions, and enjoy the beauty and fragrance that only lavender can bring.

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