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where can i buy lavender plants

If you’re searching for where can I buy lavender plants in New Zealand, you’re in the right place. Lavender is a timeless favourite for Kiwi gardens—valued for its aromatic blooms, lush foliage, and unbeatable versatility. Whether you’re looking to add fragrance to your pathways, attract pollinators to your veggie patch, or simply enjoy a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant shrub, lavender is the answer. Discover how easy it is to transform your garden with our beautiful range of lavender plants, ready for delivery across Aotearoa.

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 Garden

Lavender isn’t just beautifully scented; it thrives in our New Zealand climate and is incredibly easy to grow. You can plant lavender as a formal hedge, border, or massed bedding plant. It’s also perfect for container gardens and coastal planting, thanks to its tolerance of poor soils and wind. Even better, lavender’s summer blooms will attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, strengthening your whole garden ecosystem.

Discover Our Lavender Plant Range

If you’re wondering where can I buy lavender plants that suit every style and purpose, browse our curated collection:

Lavender dentata (French Lavender) is known for its finely toothed leaves and long flowering period, making it an ideal choice for hedging or as a fragrant border.
Lavender 'Arabian Nights' offers deep purple flowers and compact, bushy growth—perfect for pots or small gardens.
Lavender 'Super' produces rich violet blooms and a classic lavender scent, highly sought-after for both decorative and culinary uses.
Lavandula Razzleberry Ruffles (Pink Lavender) brings a burst of unusual pink colour, attracting pollinators and providing a cheerful contrast to traditional purple varieties.
Lavender 'Lavish Rose' features abundant soft pink flowers and strong fragrance, ideal for crafting scented sachets or fresh bouquets.

How to Buy Lavender Plants Online

Buying lavender plants online is the most convenient way to get healthy, ready-to-plant specimens delivered to your door. Our online nursery takes the guesswork out of plant selection, offering expert advice, detailed plant descriptions, and a wide variety of lavender types to match your needs. Each plant comes carefully packaged to ensure it arrives garden-ready and flourishing.

Tips for Growing Lavender in New Zealand

Lavender thrives best in a sunny spot with free-draining soil. Avoid areas that become waterlogged in winter, and consider raising beds if you have heavy clay soil. Plant your lavender with enough space to allow for air circulation, and avoid overwatering. With just a little care and the right location, your lavender plants will reward you with years of beauty and fragrance.

Order Your Lavender Plants Today

So, if you’ve been asking yourself, “where can I buy lavender plants?”, you’ll find the answer with our diverse, top-quality selection. Browse our range—including Lavender dentata (French Lavender), Lavender 'Arabian Nights', Lavender 'Super', Lavandula Razzleberry Ruffles (Pink Lavender), and Lavender 'Lavish Rose'—and see how easy it is to add this classic plant to your garden. Order now for fast, reliable delivery and expert support every step of the way.

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.