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 '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.
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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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