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Lavender 'Grace Leigh'

Lavender 'Grace Leigh' is a refined lavender variety known for its soft mauve purple blooms and beautifully aromatic grey green foliage. Flowering from spring through summer, it brings colour, fragrance, and classic charm to New Zealand gardens. Its compact, rounded form makes it ideal for edging, borders, pathways, and pots. This hardy and easy care lavender is perfect for gardeners wanting long lasting blooms and a reliable, fragrant feature plant.

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Suited to regions:Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:Shrubs
Height:20 cm
Spread:40 cm
Flowering time:Spring, Summer
Tolerances:
Garden uses:Borders, Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles:Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsSome
Growth rateMedium
Also known as
Sku18552

How to grow Lavender 'Grace Leigh' in NZ

Lavender 'Grace Leigh' thrives in full sun and free draining soil to support healthy growth and abundant flowering. Choose a warm, open site that receives at least six hours of sunlight daily. Avoid heavy or poorly drained soils, as lavender prefers dry, airy ground. Water young plants regularly, then reduce watering once established. It performs consistently well in both coastal and inland regions across New Zealand.

Lavender 'Grace Leigh' care tips

Caring for Lavender 'Grace Leigh' is simple and rewarding. Trim lightly after flowering to maintain a compact mound and encourage fresh new shoots. Avoid cutting into older woody stems, which reshoot poorly. Water sparingly once the plant matures and avoid heavy fertilising. A slow release fertiliser applied in spring supports vibrant seasonal blooms.

Lavender 'Grace Leigh' size, spacing, and growth rate

Lavender 'Grace Leigh' typically reaches forty to sixty centimetres tall with a similar spread. Its compact, rounded shape makes it suitable for edging, low hedges, and decorative pots. Space plants forty to fifty centimetres apart for a cohesive and full look. It grows at a moderate pace and forms a dense, fragrant shrub each season.

Landscaping uses for Lavender 'Grace Leigh'

Lavender 'Grace Leigh' is ideal for cottage gardens, sunny borders, Mediterranean style plantings, and coastal gardens. Its soft mauve colouring pairs beautifully with silver foliage plants, roses, herbs, and ornamental grasses. It performs beautifully along pathways where its fragrance can be enjoyed. This lavender also thrives in pots, adding scent, colour, and character to patios, decks, and entrances.

Why buy Lavender 'Grace Leigh' from The Plant Company?

When you purchase Lavender 'Grace Leigh' from The Plant Company, you receive a strong, healthy lavender grown with care and expertise. As New Zealand’s most trusted plant nursery, we supply premium varieties chosen for fragrance, colour, and dependable performance. Your plant is securely delivered nationwide and supported with practical growing guidance. Choose The Plant Company for lasting garden beauty and reliable quality.

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