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Searching for the best lavender plants Christchurch gardeners love? You've come to the right place. Lavender thrives in Canterbury’s sun-drenched, free-draining soils, filling gardens with vibrant colour, enticing fragrance, and reliable resilience. Whether you’re looking to create a low-maintenance border, attract pollinators, or bring calming scents into your backyard, our range of top-quality lavender plants is perfectly suited to Christchurch's unique climate.

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 purple flowers. Flowering over a long period, it brings colour, fragrance, and texture to gardens throughout much of the year.

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Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 80 cm
Spread: 80 cm
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Tolerances: Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Rock
Lavender 'Major' plants with purple flowers above olive-green foliage.

Lavender 'Major'

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Lavender 'Major' is an impressive lavender variety known for its tall flower spikes and rich purple blooms held above aromatic grey green foliage. Flowering from spring into summer, it brings colour, fragrance, and structure to New Zealand gardens. Its upright habit makes it ideal for borders, pathways, feature planting, and cottage style designs.

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Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 60 cm
Spread: 60 cm
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Tolerances: Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, 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...

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Polemonium 'Stairway to Heaven' plant in a garden with variegated leaves and blue flowers.
Polemonium 'Stairway to Heaven'

Polemonium 'Stairway to Heaven' is a stunning perennial admired for its finely divided variegated foliage and clusters of soft lavender blue bell...

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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...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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1.5 Litre Plant Pots

1.5 Litre Plant Pots are a practical choice for growing young shrubs, perennials, grasses, herbs, and other developing plants. They provide useful...

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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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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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Fertiliser for acid loving plants

Fertiliser for acid loving plants provides targeted nutrition for plants that perform best in acidic soil conditions. It helps support healthy...

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Ace1 Planting Spade

The Ace 1 planting spade is a must for any gardener. This spade is designed so it can penetrate the ground easily without jarring the wrists in the...

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3.5 Litre Plant Pots

3.5 Litre Plant Pots are a versatile choice for growing shrubs, perennials, grasses, herbs, and other established plants. They provide generous root...

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Indoor Plant Fertiliser Tablets

Indoor plants require feeding from the time you get them home as nurseries typically only put enough fertiliser in the pots to last 4-8 weeks after...

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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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10 Litre Thermoformed Plant Pots

These lightweight pots are a cost effective means for growing on plants. They feature a strong and broad rim, have been UV stabilised for NZ...

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Waterproof Paper Plant Tags

Waterproof Paper Plant Tags provide a practical way to label plants, trays, pots, and nursery stock while resisting moisture during everyday growing...

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Native Plant Fertiliser

Native Plant Fertiliser is specially formulated to support healthy growth in a wide range of NZ native plants. It provides balanced nutrition to...

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Plant Watering Bottle

Plant Watering Bottles provide a simple and convenient way to deliver water directly to indoor plants, seedlings, cuttings, and small container...

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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 'Pippa' plants with pink flowers above lush, green foliage.
Lavender 'Pippa'

Lavender 'Pippa' is a compact and beautifully fragrant lavender variety known for its soft mauve flowers and aromatic grey green foliage. Flowering...

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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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A Lavender 'Pukehou' informal hedge covered in pink-purple flowers.
Lavender 'Pukehou'

Lavender 'Pukehou' is a strong growing and beautifully fragrant lavender valued for its deep purple blooms and aromatic grey green foliage. Flowering...

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

Lavender 'The Princess' is a striking lavender variety renowned for its vibrant pink flowers and attractive grey green foliage. Blooming from spring...

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Lavender 'Munstead'

'Munstead' Lavender is one of the most popular lavender varieties, valued for its fragrant purple flowers, compact growth habit, and attractive grey...

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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 dentata (French Lavender)

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Why Grow Lavender in Christchurch?

Christchurch’s temperate climate is ideal for growing lavender. These Mediterranean natives flourish in full sun and tolerate the region’s light frosts. Lavender is well-known for being drought-tolerant once established, making it a smart, sustainable addition to your garden. With regular pruning, your plants will keep producing stunning purple, blue, or pink flower spikes year after year.

Choosing the Best Lavender Varieties

There are many beautiful lavender options for Christchurch gardens, each bringing unique appeal. For those seeking classic elegance, English lavender varieties offer deep colour and that unmistakable sweet fragrance. For something with a twist, you might love Lavender dentata (French Lavender), famous for its frilled leaves and profuse, long-flowering blooms ideal for NZ gardens.

Want something a little different? Discover Lavandula Razzleberry Ruffles (Pink Lavender), a delightful modern cultivar with charming pink flowers for a softer touch, or the striking Lavender 'Arabian Nights', renowned for its deep violet flower heads and robust growth.

How to Plant and Care for Lavender

To get the best results from your lavender plants in Christchurch, choose a sunny, sheltered spot with well-draining soil. Lavender dislikes wet roots, so raised beds or gravelly soils are perfect. Water regularly after planting, then let the soil dry between waterings. Prune after flowering to shape the plant and encourage vigorous regrowth for the next season. A slow-release fertiliser in spring will keep your lavender lush and healthy.

Perfect Plant Companions

Lavender is a versatile companion for mixed borders. Its spiky blooms and silver-green foliage contrast beautifully with roses, salvia, and perennials like Perovskia atriplicifolia (Perovskia plant), which shares similar growing conditions and a complementary blue hue. For diverse fragrance and extended flowering, pair lavender with Brunfelsia pauciflora Scent sational (Yesterday Today Tomorrow Plant).

Shop Lavender Plants Christchurch Wide

Whether you’re a seasoned Christchurch gardener or just starting out, our nursery provides the best lavender plants Christchurch residents can depend on. Browse our selection online or contact us for expert advice on the right lavender variety for your space. From sunny garden beds to aromatic hedges, let lavender transform your Canterbury garden.

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