small lavender plant
Looking for a small lavender plant to add elegance and fragrance to your compact garden or patio? You're in the right place. Small lavender plants are perfect for New Zealand gardeners who want all the beauty, scent, and pollinator appeal of lavender—without requiring a large space. Ideal for containers, borders, or as low hedges, these tidy varieties thrive in our climate and offer stunning flowers and aromatic foliage. On this page, discover the best small lavender plants, tips for planting and care, plus recommendations for other compact shrubs to complement your outdoor haven.
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 through summer. The foliage is green-grey and complements the darker flowers nicely as it grows to 50 cm tall and the same width. 'Bee Brilliant' Lavender is commonly used in cottage gardens, included in mixed plantings and borders, trimmed into a hedge, or grown in a container. A mass planting gives a truly dramatic display.
From $23.63
Lavender 'Laveanna White'
Lavender 'Laveanna White' is a charming compact lavender variety known for its elegant white flowers and soothing fragrance. This hardy and sun-loving plant thrives in NZ gardens, providing colour, scent, and structure from spring through summer. Its neat growth habit makes it ideal for pots, edging, and borders. With its beautiful blooms and low maintenance needs, Lavender 'Laveanna White' is a garden favourite for modern and cottage settings alike.
From $24.98
