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lavender box hedge

A lavender box hedge is the perfect way to add structure, fragrance, and undeniable charm to your New Zealand garden. Whether you're looking for a soft boundary, a living frame for a pathway, or a pollinator-friendly alternative to traditional hedges, lavender delivers classic beauty without the fuss. Discover the best varieties for a lavender box hedge, how to plant and maintain it, and which companion shrubs pair beautifully with this versatile hedging solution.

Hebe Lavender Lace stem with elegant, pink flowers.

Hebe 'Lavender Lace'

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Hebe 'Lavender Lace' is an elegant evergreen shrub featuring fine textured foliage and soft lavender flower spikes that bring gentle colour to NZ gardens. Flowering over summer, it creates a light and airy display while remaining compact and easy to manage.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.50 m
Spread: 1.50 m
Flowering time: Summer, Autumn
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Containers, Living areas, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, 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 Teucrium fruticans rounded shrub with grey foliage and blue flowers.
Teucrium fruticans

Teucrium fruticans (Bush Germander) is a hardy evergreen shrub admired for its attractive silvery foliage and soft blue flowers that appear through...

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Choisya ternata with lush foliage and white flowers.
Choisya ternata (Mexican Mock Orange)

Choisya ternata, commonly known as Mexican Orange Blossom, is a lush, evergreen shrub prized for its glossy green foliage and clusters of fragrant...

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Lavender 'Bee Brilliant' plant with elegant purple and pink flowers.
Lavender 'Bee Brilliant'

'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...

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Buxus sempervirens variegata (Variegated Box) shrub with lush and colourful foliage.
Buxus sempervirens 'variegata'

Buxus sempervirens 'variegata' features small, mid-green leaves with cream-white edges on new growth, which age to become a darker green. It grows to...

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Buxus sempervirens perfectly manicured balls.
Buxus sempervirens (Boxwood)

Buxus sempervirens, commonly known as English Box or Box Hedge, is a classic evergreen shrub popular in New Zealand for formal hedging and topiary...

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Lavender 'Fairy Wings Whimsical' plant with masses of light pink flowers.
Lavender 'Fairy Wings Whimsical'

Lavender 'Whimsical Fairy Wings' is a captivating lavender variety admired for its soft pink purple blooms topped with delicate wing-like bracts...

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Lavender 'Sensation White' plants with masses of white-cream flowers above green foliage.
Lavender 'Sensation White'

Lavender 'Sensation White' is a beautiful lavender variety valued for its pure white blooms and aromatic grey green foliage. Flowering from early...

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Lavender 'Ruffles Vanillaberry' cream-coloured flowers above green foliage.
Lavender 'Ruffles Vanillaberry'

Lavender 'Ruffles Vanillaberry' is a standout lavender variety known for its ruffled pink purple blooms and aromatic grey green foliage. Flowering...

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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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Buxus microphylla 'Koreana' (Korean Box) plant with lush, green foliage.
Buxus koreana (Korean Boxwood)

Buxus koreana, commonly known as Korean Box, is a cold-hardy, evergreen shrub ideal for low hedging and formal borders in New Zealand gardens. It...

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Westringia 'Aussie Box'

Westringia 'Aussie Box' is a compact evergreen shrub prized for its dense bright green foliage, naturally rounded habit, and small white flowers that...

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Salvia 'Riverton Red' plant with elegant red flowers and lush, green leaves.
Salvia 'Riverton Red'

Salvia 'Riverton Red' is a striking perennial prized for its vivid red flower spikes that bloom reliably from spring through autumn. This hardy, sun...

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Japanese Box (Buxus microphylla) plants with lush green foliage.
Buxus microphylla (Littleleaf Boxwood)

Buxus microphylla, commonly known as Japanese Box or Littleleaf Boxwood, is a compact evergreen shrub renowned for its dense, glossy green foliage...

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Buxus microphylla 'Independence'

Buxus microphylla 'Independence' is a superb compact box hedge variety loved for its fine foliage and dense, tidy growth. This hardy evergreen shrub...

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A Buxus microphylla 'Freedom' plant with lush, green foliage.
Buxus microphylla 'Freedom'

Buxus microphylla 'Freedom' is a fast-growing, evergreen box hedge variety popular in NZ gardens. It forms dense, bright green foliage that responds...

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Buxus 'Silver Beauty' plant with dark green and yellow variegated foliage.
Buxus sempervirens 'Silver Beauty' (Silver Boxwood)

Buxus sempervirens 'Silver Beauty', commonly known as Box Hedge, features small leaves that are dark green with irregular, cream-silver margins, and...

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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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Very elegant Wisteria 'Lavender Lace' blue flowers.
Wisteria 'Lavender Lace'

Wisteria ‘Lavender Lace’ is a graceful flowering climber admired for its long cascading racemes of soft lavender flowers that appear in spring. The...

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Westringia 'Grey Box' shrubs in garden with fine, grey-green foliage.
Westringia 'Grey Box'

Westringia 'Grey Box' is a compact evergreen shrub prized for its soft grey green foliage, naturally dense rounded habit, and small white flowers...

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A Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lemon' plant in a garden.
Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lemon'

Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lemon' is an evergreen shrub often used instead of Buxus for hedges. It carries dense, upright branches that host small and...

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A large cabbage tree growing on a ridge.
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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Lavender intermedia 'Super' shrub with masses of light purple flowers above green foliage.
Lavender 'Super'

Lavender 'Super' is a vigorous lavender variety admired for its long flower spikes and strong fragrance. Flowering from late spring through summer...

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Lavender 'Grosso'

Lavender 'Grosso' is one of the most popular lavender varieties, valued for its highly fragrant purple flower spikes and attractive silver green...

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Lavender 'Baby Pink Princess' shrubs in a garden covered with stunning, pink flowers.
Lavender 'Baby Pink Princess'

Lavender 'Baby Pink Princess' is a compact flowering shrub valued for its soft pink flower spikes, aromatic foliage, and long flowering season. The...

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Lavandula stoechas (Spanish Lavender) purple-pink flowers.
Lavender stoechas (Spanish Lavender)

Lavandula stoechas, known as Spanish Lavender, grows as a compact shrub and carries masses of small, purple flower spikes from spring through summer...

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

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Lavender 'My Choice' plant with blue flowers and grey foliage.
Lavender 'My Choice'

Lavender 'My Choice' is a beautifully compact lavender variety admired for its soft mauve blooms and aromatic grey green foliage. Flowering...

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Lavender 'Whimsical' pastel pink flowers.
Lavender 'Whimsical'

Lavender 'Whimsical' is a delightful lavender variety admired for its soft mauve purple blooms and fragrant grey green foliage. Flowering from spring...

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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 'The Prince' plants with purple flowers.
Lavender 'The Prince'

Lavender 'The Prince' is an elegant lavender variety known for its deep purple blooms and beautifully aromatic grey green foliage. Flowering from...

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Hebe 'Lavender Lace'

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Why Choose a Lavender Box Hedge?

Lavender box hedges offer so much more than just structure. Their dense, evergreen foliage provides year-round interest, while abundant purple or white blooms bring seasonal bursts of colour and wonderful fragrance. Lavender is drought-tolerant and low-maintenance once established, making it ideal for both beginner and experienced gardeners across New Zealand.

A lavender box hedge also attracts bees and other pollinators, supporting a healthy, vibrant garden ecosystem. Plus, the classic, Mediterranean look of lavender complements both modern and traditional landscape designs.

Best Lavender Varieties for Box Hedges

Not all lavenders are created equal for hedging. Compact varieties with tight growth are best, ensuring your hedge remains dense and neat. Popular choices include Lavandula Lavance Purple, renowned for its uniform shape and deep violet blooms. This variety is highly recommended for its ideal size and beautiful colour.

Another standout is Lavender ‘Super’, prized for its robust durability and classic lavender hue. For a softer look, consider Lavender ‘Laveanna White’, which produces elegant, snowy blooms that contrast beautifully with the typical silvery foliage.

Planting and Caring for Your Lavender Box Hedge

Lavender thrives in well-drained soil and full sun. When planting a lavender box hedge, space each plant 30-40 cm apart to ensure a lush, continuous line as they mature. Water well during establishment but avoid overwatering, and prune lightly after flowering to maintain your hedge’s shape and promote bushy growth.

Regular pruning not only keeps your lavender box hedge tidy, it also encourages more blooms the following season. Mulch with gravel or light bark to suppress weeds and help with drainage, but keep mulch away from the base of each plant.

Companion Plants for Lavender Hedges

Enhance your lavender box hedge with complementary plants that offer contrasting foliage or extended flowering periods. For an extended display of colour, consider adding Brunfelsia pauciflora Scent sational (Yesterday Today Tomorrow Plant) near your hedge. Its shifting flowers—from violet, to pale lavender, to white—create a dynamic colour story.

Brunfelsia Blue Moon (Yesterday Today and Tomorrow Flower) provides a similar effect with its ever-changing blooms and sweet scent, making it a fantastic pairing for your lavender border.

Start Your Lavender Box Hedge Today

Whether you're creating a formal frame or a relaxed cottage feel, a lavender box hedge is timeless, practical, and a joy in any season. Browse our premium lavender plants like Lavandula Lavance Purple, Lavender ‘Super’, and Lavender ‘Laveanna White’ to get started cultivating your dream hedge. For added garden interest, try pairing your lavender with Brunfelsia pauciflora Scent sational (Yesterday Today Tomorrow Plant) or Brunfelsia Blue Moon (Yesterday Today and Tomorrow Flower). Your ideal lavender box hedge awaits.

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