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white lavender plants

White lavender plants bring a touch of elegance and calm to any New Zealand garden. Beloved for their crisp, pure blooms and soft, silvery foliage, white lavender is a real showstopper, blending effortlessly into cottage gardens, modern landscapes, and aromatic herb beds. Not only do these lavender varieties brighten borders and containers, but their fragrant flowers also attract bees and butterflies, supporting biodiversity in your outdoor space. Whether you want a soothing hedge, a pot-friendly accent, or fresh-cut stems for home, white lavender plants offer endless possibilities.

Lavender 'Castilliano White'

Lavender 'Castilliano White' is a striking lavender variety celebrated for its pure white flowers held above aromatic grey green foliage. Flowering from spring through summer, it brings brightness, fragrance, and a refined look to New Zealand gardens. Its compact habit makes it ideal for pathways, borders, pots, and cottage style planting. This hardy and easy care lavender is perfect for gardeners wanting long lasting blooms and an elegant, fragrant feature plant.

Buy Lavender 'Castilliano White'

From $23.63

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate

Plant type: Shrubs

Height: 45 cm

Spread: 45 cm

Flowering time: Spring, Summer

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

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

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.

Buy Lavender 'Laveanna White'

From $23.63

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate

Plant type: Shrubs

Height: 35 cm

Spread: 35 cm

Flowering time: Spring, Summer, Autumn

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

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

Why Choose White Lavender Plants?

While purple may be the classic lavender hue, white lavender plants are gaining popularity for their understated sophistication. The soft white blooms create strong contrast against green foliage and make surrounding colours pop. Beyond their visual appeal, these easy-care perennials are highly drought-tolerant once established, thriving in New Zealand’s sunny spots and well-drained soils.

White lavender is perfect for Mediterranean, coastal, or country-style designs, and their aromatic leaves repel pests while providing fragrant cut flowers and foliage for the home. Their elegant appearance also makes them a thoughtful choice for memorial plantings or tranquil reflection spaces in your garden.

Best Varieties of White Lavender

At our nursery, we proudly offer top-performing white lavender cultivars, each with unique qualities to suit different garden settings and preferences.

Lavender 'Laveanna White' showcases compact, bushy growth with clean white flower spikes that bloom prolifically from late spring through summer. It's ideal for pots, borders, or as a low hedge and is prized for its strong fragrance.
Lavender 'Castilliano White' is known for its robust habit and bright white flower bracts. This variety thrives in full sun and loves free-draining soils, making it a stalwart choice for coastal gardens or dry spots where colour and scent are needed most.

Planting and Caring for White Lavender

White lavender plants thrive in positions with full sun and excellent drainage. Whether you’re growing in the ground or in pots, use a gritty, low-fertility mix, and avoid overwatering. Give them space to promote airflow, clip spent flowers to prolong blooming, and prune lightly in summer after flowering to maintain compact, healthy growth.

They’re naturally resilient to most pests and diseases, and with their drought-tolerant nature, white lavender is the perfect low-maintenance solution for New Zealand gardeners.

Companion Plants and Styling Ideas

Pair white lavender plants with silvery foliage plants, ornamental grasses, or soft pastel perennials for a beautiful, flowing border. For a colour-rich contrast, look to purple-flowering relatives like Hebe Lavender Lace, or create an all-white theme alongside Cercis canadensis Texas White.

If you’re seeking a look similar to lavender with a touch of blue, Perovskia atriplicifolia (Perovskia plant) offers spires of silvery-blue flowers and can be a wonderful companion for white lavender in the garden.

Bring Tranquility Home with White Lavender Plants

Ready to add timeless elegance and gentle fragrance to your landscape? Explore our range of white lavender plants, including Lavender 'Laveanna White' and Lavender 'Castilliano White', and discover just how easy it is to elevate your garden with these graceful, hardy varieties. Start planting for a fresh, calming, and pollinator-friendly outdoor oasis today.

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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.