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lavender plants for sale christchurch

Looking for premium lavender plants for sale Christchurch? Discover our stunning selection of lavenders, perfect for gardeners around Christchurch who love colour, scent, and easy-care beauty. At our local nursery, we specialise in hardy, climate-suited lavender varieties that thrive in Canterbury gardens. Whether you’re planting sweeping borders, adding to cottage gardens, or designing fragrant patio spaces, our lavender plants offer exceptional charm and versatility.

Lavender 'Arabian Nights'

Lavender 'Arabian Nights' is an outstanding variety of Lavender owing to its masses of beautiful, dark blue flower spikes from spring through autumn. The foliage is green-grey and complements the flowers nicely as it grows to 60 cm tall and the same width. Lavender 'Arabian Nights' is commonly used in cottage gardens, included in a mixed planting, used in borders, planted around outdoor living areas, trimmed into a low hedge, or grown in a container. A mass planting on a bank of the like gives a truly dramatic display with this popular variety.

Buy Lavender 'Arabian Nights'

From $23.63

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate

Plant type: Shrubs

Height: 60 cm

Spread: 60 cm

Flowering time: Spring, Autumn, Winter

Tolerances: Hardy

Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas

Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Rock

A mass display of Lavandula dentata purple and pink flowers.

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.

Buy Lavender dentata (French Lavender)

From $23.63

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

Why Choose Lavender for Your Christchurch Garden?

Lavender is one of Christchurch’s most beloved garden shrubs. It’s drought-tolerant, reliable, and brings delicate fragrance and pollinator-friendly flowers to your home. With well-drained soils and plenty of sunshine, lavender plants flourish, creating vibrant displays and providing year-round interest. From classic deep purple blooms to unique pink or French varieties, there’s a lavender for every garden style and space.

Explore Popular Lavender Varieties

We regularly stock diverse lavender selections, including customer favourites and unique cultivars. If you’re searching for distinctive options, try these:

Lavender dentata (French Lavender): Known for its serrated foliage and prolonged flowering, French Lavender performs beautifully in Christchurch’s coastal climate, making borders and pots come alive with colour.
Lavender 'Arabian Nights': This stunning cultivar features rich, intense purple flowers and neat growth, ideal for formal hedges or accent plantings.
Lavandula Razzleberry Ruffles (Pink Lavender): For something different, Pink Lavender provides soft rose shades and ruffled flowers, perfect for contemporary planting schemes.

Planting and Caring for Lavender

Lavender plants for sale Christchurch are popular not only for their beauty but also for their easy care. Plant your lavender in a sunny spot with well-drained soil—avoid overwatering, and prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage healthy new growth. Lavenders are excellent companions for rosemary, perovskia, and other drought-tolerant shrubs.

More Scented Shrubs for Christchurch Gardens

If you love fragrant plantings, consider pairing your lavender with other perfumed shrubs. Explore our range:

Brunfelsia pauciflora Scent sational (Yesterday Today Tomorrow Plant): Add dramatic colour and delicious perfume with this unique shrub, known for its evolving flower hues.
Perovskia atriplicifolia (Perovskia plant): Create striking silvery borders with perovskia, another drought-tolerant favourite that accentuates lavender’s tones.

Shop Lavender Plants in Christchurch Today

Our nursery is committed to offering healthy, locally grown lavender plants for sale Christchurch. Browse our range online or visit us in person to select the best varieties for your space. Whether you’re a new gardener or a seasoned enthusiast, our team is ready to assist with expert advice and horticultural tips—making it easy to enjoy the beauty and benefits of lavender in your Christchurch garden.

Contact us

Whether you need assistance finding the plant you’re looking for or you simply want to know more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to get in touch with us today. A member of The Plant Company team will get back in touch as soon as possible.