types of lavender plants nz
Lavender is a favourite in New Zealand gardens for its unbeatable fragrance, hardy nature, and gorgeous blooms. With so many types of lavender plants NZ gardeners can choose from, it’s easy to find the perfect variety for hedging, pot displays, pollinator patches, or simply adding Mediterranean flair to your backyard. Some lavenders are celebrated for their abundance of flowers, while others stand out with unusual colours or impressive resilience. Below, we cover the most popular lavender types you’ll find flourishing across NZ, along with some specialty varieties well-suited to our unique climate.
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.
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Lavender 'Sensation Blue'
Lavender 'Sensation Blue' is a standout lavender variety admired for its deep blue purple blooms and aromatic grey green foliage. Flowering from early spring into summer, it brings bold colour, uplifting perfume, and soft texture to New Zealand gardens. Its compact, rounded growth habit suits pathways, borders, pots, and cottage themed landscapes.
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