Lavender 'Violet Blue'

How to grow Lavender 'Violet Blue' in NZ

Lavender 'Violet Blue' performs best in full sun and free draining soil to encourage strong flowering and healthy growth. Choose a warm, open site that receives at least six hours of direct sunlight daily. Avoid heavy or waterlogged soils, as lavender prefers dry, airy conditions. Water young plants regularly, then reduce watering once established. This variety performs reliably in both coastal and inland gardens across New Zealand.

Lavender 'Violet Blue' care tips

Caring for Lavender 'Violet Blue' is simple and low maintenance. Trim lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage fresh new growth. Avoid cutting back into older woody stems, which reshoot poorly. Once established, water sparingly and avoid heavy fertilisers that soften growth. A slow release fertiliser in spring supports repeat blooming and strong colour.

Lavender 'Violet Blue' size, spacing, and growth rate

Lavender 'Violet Blue' typically grows forty to sixty centimetres tall with a similar width. Its compact, rounded form makes it excellent for edging, small hedges, and decorative pots. Space plants forty to fifty centimetres apart for a full display. It grows at a moderate pace and forms a dense, fragrant shrub that flowers generously each season.

Landscaping uses for Lavender 'Violet Blue'

Lavender 'Violet Blue' is well suited to cottage gardens, Mediterranean designs, sunny borders, and coastal landscapes. Its rich violet blue blooms pair beautifully with silver foliage plants, herbs, roses, and ornamental grasses. It is particularly effective along pathways where its fragrance can be enjoyed. This lavender also thrives in pots, adding colour and perfume to decks, patios, and entranceways.

Why buy Lavender 'Violet Blue' from The Plant Company?

When you buy Lavender 'Violet Blue' from The Plant Company, you receive a strong, healthy lavender grown with expert care. As New Zealand’s most trusted plant nursery, we supply premium varieties chosen for fragrance, colour, and reliability. Your plant is delivered nationwide with helpful growing advice included. Choose The Plant Company for dependable quality and long lasting beauty in your garden.