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french lavender hedge

A French lavender hedge is a stunning and practical way to add aromatic beauty, vivid purple hues, and year-round structure to your New Zealand garden. Known for its finely serrated silvery-green foliage and long flowering season, French lavender (Lavandula dentata) is an ideal shrub for low hedging, pathways, and borders. With its fast-growing habit and resilience to drought, a French lavender hedge transforms both formal and cottage gardens, offering texture and fragrant blooms that attract bees and butterflies.

Lavender 'Hidcote' small shrub with elegant blue flowers and green foliage.

Lavender angustifolia 'Hidcote'

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Lavender 'Hidcote' is a stunning variety that grows as a compact shrub and carries masses of short, violet-purple flower spikes through spring and summer. The foliage is grey-green and complements the darker flowers nicely as it grows to 50 cm tall and the same width. Lavandula 'Hidcote' is commonly used in cottage gardens, included in mixed plantings and borders, planted around outdoor living areas, or maintained in a container. It is also well-suited to mass planting on a bank or using as a groundcover, and in both instances will produce an outstanding display.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 50 cm
Spread: 50 cm
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Tolerances: Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock
Syringa laciniata pink flowers.

Syringa laciniata

Syringa laciniata, commonly known as the Cutleaf Lilac, is grown for its showy flowers from late spring through summer. During this time, purple buds open to reveal clusters of fragrant, single, soft lavender-violet flowers. The foliage comprises dark green, heart-shaped leaves and develops yellow tones in autumn before falling. It grows to about 2.5 m tall and 2 m wide. Syringa laciniata is commonly included in a mixed planting, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, or used as a flowering hedge.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 2.50 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Garden uses: Hedging, Living areas
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Lavender 'Bee Brilliant'

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Lavender 'Major'

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Lavender 'Laveanna White' purple and white flowers above dark green foliage.

Lavender 'Laveanna White'

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Lavender 'Castilliano White'

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Lavender 'Fairy Wings Whimsical'

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Lavender 'Sensation Purple' purple flowers above fresh, green foliage.

Lavender 'Sensation Purple'

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Lavender 'Love Heart' two-tone pink flowers above green foliage.

Lavender 'Love Heart'

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Lavandula 'The Princess' shrub in a garden featuing elegant pink flowers.

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Lavender 'Sensation Blue' shrub with purple flowers above dark green foliage.

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Very elegant Wisteria 'Lavender Lace' blue flowers.

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Why Choose a French Lavender Hedge?

French lavender hedges are popular for their easy care, abundant flowering, and ability to thrive in New Zealand’s range of climates. The soft, finely cut leaves and upright flower spikes of Lavender dentata (French Lavender) make it perfect for trimming into neat lines or informal flowing shapes. Unlike English lavender, French lavender flowers over a much longer season, often from spring right through to late autumn, ensuring colour and scent for many months of the year.

How to Plant and Care for a French Lavender Hedge

Creating a dense and healthy French lavender hedge is simple with the right preparation. Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Space your plants around 30–40 cm apart to encourage the hedge to fill in quickly. Regular clipping after flowering not only maintains the desired shape but also encourages stronger, bushier growth and a flush of new blooms.

Water newly planted lavender regularly until established, then reduce watering, as mature lavender responds best to drier conditions. Little fertiliser is needed—too much can encourage leafy growth at the expense of flowers. Mulch lightly with gravel or fine bark to suppress weeds and help with drainage.

Design Ideas Using French Lavender Hedges

A French lavender hedge creates a picturesque border along pathways, driveways, or patio edges. Use it to frame vegetable gardens or to weave through perennial beds for scent and contrast. Its silvery foliage pairs beautifully with other flowering shrubs such as Grewia Lavender Star (Lavender Star Flower) or fragrant companions like Brunfelsia pauciflora Scent sational (Yesterday Today Tomorrow Plant), which add interest and depth to your landscape through varying shapes and flowering times.

Alternatives and Companions for Lavender Hedges

If you’re searching for different forms or colours for your lavender hedge, Lavandula Ghostly Princess offers unique silvery foliage and compact growth, making it a striking alternative or companion plant. For added floral interest, plant alongside classic shrubs like Brunfelsia Blue Moon (Yesterday Today and Tomorrow Flower), which brings splashes of blue and purple flowers to your garden.

Order French Lavender Hedge Plants Online

Find high-quality Lavender dentata (French Lavender) and other lavender varieties at our nursery to start your perfect French lavender hedge. With expert tips and robust, healthy plants delivered to your door, creating your dream aromatic border has never been easier. Transform your outdoor space with the timeless beauty and practical charm of a French lavender hedge today.


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