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Searching for a green lavender plant? Lavender has long captured the hearts of New Zealand gardeners with its aromatic foliage, bee-friendly blooms, and resilience in our variable climate. If you’re looking for a green lavender plant with lush foliage and that unmistakable fragrance, you’re tapping into one of the most versatile and rewarding garden additions. This page will guide you through the best uses for green lavender plants, how to care for them, and the most attractive varieties available to suit every outdoor space.

Lavender 'Radiance' plant with masses of pink flowers.

Lavender 'Radiance'

Lavender 'Radiance' is an attractive evergreen shrub valued for its aromatic foliage and colourful flower spikes that bring long lasting interest to New Zealand gardens. The compact habit and fragrant blooms make it a versatile choice for sunny borders, pathways, containers, cottage gardens, and mass planting.

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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, Mediterranean, Modern, Rock
Lavender 'The Queen' shrub with pink flowers.

Lavender 'The Queen'

Lavender 'The Queen' is a regal lavender variety admired for its rich purple blooms and fragrant grey green foliage. Flowering from spring into summer, it adds bold colour, elegance, and fragrance to New Zealand gardens. Its tidy, upright form makes it ideal for borders, pathways, cottage gardens, and decorative pots.

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Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 40 cm
Spread: 40 cm
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock
A mass display of Lavandula dentata purple and pink flowers.
Lavender dentata (French Lavender)

Lavender dentata (French Lavender) is a popular evergreen shrub prized for its fragrant foliage, distinctive toothed leaves, and masses of soft...

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

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Rose 'Lavender Jewel'

Rose 'Lavender Jewel' is a stunning hybrid tea rose admired for its exquisite lavender blooms and strong, sweet fragrance. Each perfectly formed...

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Grevillea 'Cream and Green'

Grevillea 'Cream and Green' is an attractive evergreen shrub known for its soft cream flowers and lush green foliage. Flowering over a long period...

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Pittosporum 'Mountain Green' lush, green foliage.
Pittosporum 'Mountain Green'

Pittosporum 'Mountain Green' is a robust New Zealand native shrub prized for its vibrant green foliage and dense growth. Perfect for creating privacy...

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Griselinia 'Gecko Green' plants growing as a hedge.
Griselinia 'Gecko Green'

Griselinia 'Gecko Green' is an attractive evergreen shrub valued for its fresh green foliage, dense growth, and dependable year round structure. It...

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Lavender 'Silver Prince' plant with pink flowers above grey-green foliage.
Lavender 'Silver Prince'

Lavender 'Silver Prince' is an attractive evergreen shrub valued for its silvery foliage and colourful flower spikes that bring year round interest...

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Carex flagellifera Green plant with lush and colourful foliage.
Carex flagellifera 'Green'

Carex flagellifera 'Green' is a NZ native, ornamental grass grown for its attractive foliage. It produces slender and lush, green leaves as it grows...

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Santolina chamaecyparissus plants with grey foliage and yellow flowers.
Santolina chamaecyparissus

Santolina chamaecyparissus (Cotton Lavender) is a hardy evergreen shrublet known for its silver grey foliage and compact, rounded form. This...

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Lomandra Green Allure plant with lush, green foliage.
Lomandra 'Green Allure'

Lomandra 'Green Allure' is a hardy evergreen ornamental grass with fine fresh green foliage and a neat clumping habit. It is an excellent choice for...

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Agave americana 'Variegata' (Variegated Century Plant)

Agave americana 'Variegata' is a striking evergreen succulent valued for its bold architectural form and strongly variegated foliage. It forms a...

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Corokia 'Geenty's Green' hedge.
Corokia 'Geenty's Green'

Corokia 'Geenty's Green' is a hardy, NZ native shrub that bears narrow, olive-green leaves that have a silver underside. Masses of small, star-like...

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Dodonaea viscosa small tree with green foliage.
Dodonaea viscosa (Green Ake Ake)

Dodonaea viscosa, commonly known as the Green Ake Ake, features lush, bright green leaves which are held densely off upright stems. The foliage is...

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Phormium 'Green Dwarf' flax plant in a native garden with Oioi plants.
Phormium 'Green Dwarf'

Phormium 'Green Dwarf', also known as Dwarf Green Flax, is a compact, tidy New Zealand flax cultivar with lush, bright green, strap-like leaves. It...

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Coprosma 'Green Rocks'

Coprosma 'Green Rocks' is a hardy evergreen shrub admired for its dense compact growth habit and fresh green glossy foliage. This attractive New...

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Callistemon 'Green John' (Dwarf Bottlebrush)

Callistemon 'Green John' is a hardy evergreen shrub admired for its fresh green foliage and vibrant red bottlebrush flowers that appear from spring...

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Fraxinus 'Green Glow'

Fraxinus 'Green Glow' is an attractive deciduous tree valued for its fresh green foliage, upright form, and dependable seasonal structure. The leafy...

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Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd' hedge with bright green foliage.
Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd' (Green Cedar)

Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd', commonly known as the Green or Emerald Cedar, grows with a narrow, dense, and columnar habit. The foliage is rich...

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Kniphofia 'Border Ballet' plants in a cottage garden featuring orange flowers and lush green foliage.
Kniphofia 'Border Ballet' (Hot Poker Plant)

Kniphofia 'Border Ballet' is a variety of the commonly known Red Hot Poker, and is grown for its colourful flowers. Stems rise above the foliage...

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Sedum 'Green Blob' with lush, green foliage growing in a pot.
Sedum 'Green Blob'

Sedum 'Green Blob' is grown for its bright green foliage and creeping growth habit. It forms a carpet of small and succulent, rounded foliage. These...

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Cupressus 'Green Spire' (Cupressus Green Spire)

Cupressus 'Green Spire' is a conifer valued for its slender, upright habit that brings an architectural effect. It carries fine, dark green foliage...

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Carex comans green plants with dense, green foliage in a garden.
Carex comans 'Green'

Carex comans 'Green' is a NZ native, ornamental grass featuring slender and arching, lime green foliage. It grows as a tidy clump to about 40 cm tall...

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Thuja plicata 'Green Giant' trees standing 5 m tall as a lush, green screen.
Thuja 'Green Giant'

Thuja 'Green Giant' is a smaller variety of Cedar and bears sprays of glossy, dark green foliage held on slender stems. The result is a tree with a...

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Buxus 'Green Gem' dense hedge.
Buxus 'Green Gem'

Buxus 'Green Gem' is a compact, evergreen boxwood plant that is ideal for low hedges, borders, and topiary in New Zealand gardens. It forms a dense...

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Fagus 'Dawyck Green' specimen tree.
Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Green'

Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Green', also known as Green Beech, is a stunning columnar tree with dense, glossy green foliage. Its upright, narrow growth...

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Indoor Plant Fertiliser

All potted plants require indoor plant fertiliser. This is particularly important as many nurseries only put enough fertiliser in the pots to last...

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Moss pole for plants.
Moss Pole For Plants (Moss Pole For Plants)

These moss poles for plants are made from Coir Fibre (i.e., the husks of coconuts). They are an eco-friendly option to help plants grow healthier and...

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5 Litre Plant Pots

5 Litre Plant Pots are a practical choice for growing larger shrubs, perennials, grasses, herbs, and young trees. They provide generous root space to...

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0.5 Litre Plant Pots

0.5 Litre Plant Pots are a practical choice for growing young plants, herbs, seedlings, and smaller ornamentals. Their compact size makes them ideal...

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2.5 Litre Plant Pots

2.5 Litre Plant Pots are a practical option for growing shrubs, perennials, grasses, herbs, and other developing plants. They provide ample root...

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Lavender 'Radiance'

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Features of Green Lavender Plant

The green lavender plant stands out for its vibrant, silvery-green foliage and distinctive purple flowers that attract bees and butterflies. With upright stems, aromatic leaves, and flourishes of colour, lavender offers year-round visual interest and scent. Whether you’re after a compact shrub or a sprawling hedge, green lavender plant varieties are adaptable and thrive in New Zealand’s well-drained soils and sunny spots. Their drought tolerance and low maintenance requirements make them an ideal choice for both novice and seasoned gardeners.

Uses for Green Lavender in Your Garden

Lavender plants are much more than decorative shrubs—they are truly multi-purpose. A green lavender plant makes a delightful addition as a fragrant border, aromatic path edging, or charming container display. Their natural oils can deter unwanted insects and their blooms are sought after by pollinators. You can harvest the flowers for homemade sachets, essential oils, or even culinary use. Create Mediterranean-style garden beds, accent cottage gardens, or add structure to mixed plantings for that classic Kiwi garden look.

Top Varieties of Lavender With Green Foliage

New Zealand gardeners enthusiastically embrace a wide range of lavender varieties. If you prefer vibrant green foliage paired with exceptional blooms, consider these outstanding selections:

Caring for Green Lavender Plants

For a healthy green lavender plant, choose a sunny location with well-drained soil—lavender dislikes damp roots. Space plants to ensure airflow and prune annually after flowering to maintain shape and encourage strong growth. Mulching with gravel or bark helps suppress weeds and aids moisture retention. Avoid heavy feeding; lavender prefers lean conditions, making it a sustainable choice for low-maintenance gardens.

Experience Lavender’s Beauty in Your New Zealand Garden

A green lavender plant offers beauty, fragrance, and endless garden possibilities. Whether you’re creating a tranquil retreat or a lively border, these lush shrubs bring year-round interest to any outdoor space. Explore stunning options like Lavender 'Bee Brilliant', Lavender 'The Prince', Lavender 'Love Heart', Lavender 'Arabian Nights', and Lavender 'Super' to find the perfect green lavender plant for your garden.

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