lavender herb plant
The lavender herb plant is one of the world’s favourite aromatic shrubs, renowned for its soothing scent, bee-friendly blooms, and resilience in New Zealand gardens. Whether you’re looking to fill your garden with colour, attract pollinators, or create fragrant borders, lavender is a staple no gardener should be without. This hardy perennial combines silvery foliage with flowers in purple, blue, or white shades, making it both beautiful and useful. The lavender herb plant thrives in coastal conditions, poor soils, and sunny sites, rewarding minimal care with maximum visual and aromatic impact.
Lavender dentata (French Lavender)
Lavandula dentata, commonly known as French Lavender, is the most common of the Lavender varieties. It is a compact shrub and features masses of short purple-blue flower spikes from spring through summer. The foliage is green-grey and complements the darker flowers nicely as it grows to 60 cm tall and the same width. Lavandula dentata is commonly used in cottage gardens, included in mixed plantings and borders, trimmed into a low hedge, mass planted as a groundcover, grown on a bank, or maintained in a container.
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Lavender 'Ruffles Vanillaberry'
Lavender 'Ruffles Vanillaberry' is a standout lavender variety known for its ruffled pink purple blooms and aromatic grey green foliage. Flowering from spring into summer, it adds colour, fragrance, and a playful texture to New Zealand gardens. Its compact, rounded habit suits pathways, borders, pots, and cottage themed landscapes. This hardy and easy care lavender is ideal for gardeners seeking a unique flowering variety with reliable performance and long lasting garden appeal.
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