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Lavender 'Purple King'

Lavender 'Purple King' is a bold and beautifully fragrant lavender variety known for its deep royal purple blooms held proudly above aromatic grey green foliage. Flowering from spring through summer, it brings strong colour, structure, and scent to New Zealand gardens. Its upright, tidy growth habit makes it ideal for borders, pathways, feature planting, and cottage style landscapes. This hardy, easy care lavender is perfect for gardeners wanting long lasting fragrance and impressive visual impact.

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Suited to regions:Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:Shrubs
Height:60 cm
Spread:60 cm
Flowering time:Spring, Summer
Tolerances:Hardy
Garden uses:Borders, Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles:Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
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Sku12349

How to grow Lavender 'Purple King' in NZ

Lavender 'Purple King' thrives in full sun and free draining soil to support strong flowering and healthy growth. Select a warm, open position that receives at least six hours of direct sunlight daily. Avoid heavy or waterlogged soils, as lavender prefers dry and airy growing conditions. Water regularly while establishing, then reduce to occasional deep soakings through dry spells. It performs reliably in both inland and coastal regions across New Zealand.

Lavender 'Purple King' care tips

Caring for Lavender 'Purple King' is simple and low maintenance. Trim lightly after flowering to maintain a compact form and encourage new shoots. Avoid cutting into old woody stems, as lavender reshoots best from younger growth. Once established, water sparingly and avoid overfeeding, which can lead to soft, leggy growth. A slow release fertiliser applied in spring supports strong seasonal blooming.

Lavender 'Purple King' size, spacing, and growth rate

Lavender 'Purple King' typically reaches sixty to eighty centimetres tall with a similar width. Its upright, bushy habit makes it ideal for small hedges, edging, and feature planting in sunny spaces. Space plants fifty to sixty centimetres apart for a full, cohesive display. Growth is moderate, forming a dense, fragrant shrub that flowers reliably each year.

Landscaping uses for Lavender 'Purple King'

Lavender 'Purple King' is perfect for cottage gardens, Mediterranean plantings, sunny borders, and coastal landscapes. Its deep purple blooms pair beautifully with roses, herbs, ornamental grasses, and silver foliage plants. Use it along pathways where its fragrance can be enjoyed with every step. It also thrives in large pots, adding colour and scent to patios, decks, and entranceways.

Why buy Lavender 'Purple King' from The Plant Company?

Buying Lavender 'Purple King' from The Plant Company ensures you receive a strong, healthy lavender grown with expertise and care. As New Zealand’s most trusted plant nursery, we supply premium varieties selected for colour, fragrance, and reliable garden performance. Our plants are securely shipped nationwide and supported with helpful advice. Choose The Plant Company for dependable quality and long lasting seasonal beauty.

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