Lavender
Who does not love Lavender? Used since time immemorial as a medicinal herb, an insect repellent, an aromatic oil and a general all round house hold essential especially when there was a bit of strewing to be done. The Romans and Greeks used Lavender when bathing and that is the origin of the botanical name Lavandula (la-van-dew-la) which comes from the Latin word lavare meaning to bathe or wash. Lavenders natural home is the Mediterranean region, the Middle East and India.
Believe it or not the much loved English Lavender does not come from England at all. It was probably introduced by a conqueror who like to smell nice and wouldn't travel anywhere without his favourite herb. History tells us that Lavender grew in England from about 1265 onwards. Talking of smelling nice Lavender is one of the main ingredients in the world famous Eau de Cologne, 4711, named after the street number of the 18th century inventor of "water from Cologne".
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Lavender has a strong biblical connection too; it is mentioned several times under the name 'Spikenard'. Spikenard i.e. Lavender Oil was a precious and expensive commodity and it is written that Mary used this oil to anoint the feet of Jesus.
There are about 30 species of Lavender. They are described variously has shrubs, sub shrubs, herbs, or herbaceous perennials. They all have highly aromatic foliage and flowers but it is Lavandula angustifolia and its various cultivars that is the most popular for the production of Lavender Oil. The pungent oil is collected from the oil glands at the base of the flower spikes. Lavenders are generally short lived and in their natural habitat the volatile oil can cause spontaneous combustion which means they would be very short lived indeed!
All Lavenders are sun lovers and they prefer to grow in well drained soil. They will grow happily with little or no fertilizer. Lavenders are best trimmed after flowering. If you wish the discarded flowers can be dried for pot pourri etc. Bees love Lavender flowers so make sure you plant a couple of bushes near the vegetable plot or orchard for pollination purposes. Great for hedging or edging, perfect in the perennial border and lovely in a pot. Love Lavender? We certainly do.
Lavender was strewed throughout houses during the Great Plague of London (1665) as it was thought to be a protection against disease.
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PAGE 1 2 ALL aka English Lavender Lavandula. This is a compact variety of English Lavender producing striking, deep violet-blue flowers in the summer. Delightfully fragrant with that true 'Lavender' fragrance we all love. Good for attracting bees to the garden. Trim after flowering. Plant in a well drained sunny spot. Evergreen. Lavender Blue Mountain New stock expected Spring, 2023. Pre-order now. Estimated price $21.99 each. Payment when stock arrives.
Lavandula. Bred to be a compact plant with masses of flowers through the spring and summer. Striking silver foliage complimented with aromatic, pink flower heads. A neat, compact habit and low maintenance. Dry tolerant, easy to grow. Prune back by a third in late summer to maintain shape. Evergreen. Lavender Ghostly Princess New stock expected Middle of September, 2023. Pre-order now. Estimated price $21.99 each. Payment when stock arrives.
aka English Lavender Lavandula Hybrid. A popular Lavender that produces an abundance of long stemmed, dark lavender flower heads through-out the summer. These are used commercially for dried flowers and oil production. Just lovely in the garden and will help attract bees. Well worth planting for the fragrance alone. Lavender Grosso New stock expected Spring, 2023. Pre-order now. Estimated price $21.99 each. Payment when stock arrives.
aka English Lavender Lavandula. Named after one of England's finest gardens this lovely little English Lavender has intensely aromatic foliage and flowers. The deep purple flowers appear on fine stems in summer. Happiest in a sunny well drained position. Trim after flowering. Evergreen. RHS AGM.
Lavender Hidcote Blue Current Stock Height: 5 cm Container: Tube ? $4.99 Lavender Hidcote Blue New stock expected Spring, 2023. Pre-order now. Estimated price $21.99 each. Payment when stock arrives.
aka Spanish lavender This lavender is bit different with lots of frilly wings nestled in the dark purple flower bracts all the way down the bloom. A compact bush that is highly fragrant, drought tolerant and attracts bees. Blooms with beautiful mauve wings are stunning in the garden whether planted singly or in bulk. Lavender Lavish Blue New stock expected Middle of September, 2023. Pre-order now. Estimated price $24.99 each. Payment when stock arrives.
aka Spanish lavender Lavandula. Laveana are a new range of ultra compact bushy Lavender which are earlier to flower than most other Lavender. Laveana Violet Blue features chunky deep purple blooms on short stems with Blue wings which smother the attractive greyish green foliage from spring throughout summer. Evergreen. Lavender Leveana Violet Blue New stock expected Middle of April, 2023. Pre-order now. Estimated price $19.99 each. Payment when stock arrives.
aka Spanish Lavender One of the most popular Lavenders sold in NZ and there's a good reason for that. The plump purple flower heads appear in abundance from early spring through to late summer. It performs well, looks good and clips well. Happiest in a sunny well drained spot. Evergreen.
Lavender Major New stock expected Middle of April, 2023. Pre-order now. Estimated price $19.99 each. Payment when stock arrives.
Lavender Major New stock expected Middle of September, 2023. Pre-order now. Estimated price $22.99 each. Payment when stock arrives.
aka English Lavender Lavandula. English Lavender. A dwarf, compact form with foliage and flowers that carry the true sweet lavender fragrance we all love. The fine, grey foliage is topped off with stalks of small flower heads in the peak of summer. Trim after flowering. Loves the sun and good drainage. Evergreen. Lavender Munstead Current Stock Height: 5 cm Container: Tube ? $4.99 aka Spanish Lavender Lavandula. Attractive and aromatic grey green foliage topped off with large flower heads in a nice deep purple shade. The bracts that complete the flower are quite large too and in a soft mauve shade. Easy to grow in a sunny well drained spot. Trim after flowering. Evergreen. PVR.
Lavender Myrleigh New stock expected Middle of April, 2023. Pre-order now. Estimated price $19.99 each. Payment when stock arrives.
aka English Lavender Lavandula. English Lavender. This selected form of the ever popular and very fragrant English Lavender will delight the senses with stems of intense blue-mauve flowers in the summer months. Aromatic fine grey foliage. Plant in a sunny well drained spot and trim after flowering. Evergreen. Lavender Pacific Blue New stock expected Spring, 2023. Pre-order now. Estimated price $21.99 each. Payment when stock arrives.
The trimmed flower heads can be dried in the sun or in a warm dry spot and used for making lavender sachets, pot pourri etc. Make sure you do this trimming before autumn so your Lavender has a chance to re-grow before it gets too cold.
Habit: Compact
Mature Size (HxW): 50cm x 30cm
Habit: Compact
Mature Size (HxW): 70cm x 70cm
'Grosso' is probably one of the most deliciously fragrant of all the Lavenders available to gardeners' today. Evergreen.
Habit: Compact
Mature Size (HxW): 80cm x 80cm
Habit: Compact
Mature Size (HxW): 60cm x 60cm
Lightly trim after flowering and fertilize to promote continuous flowering.
Habit: Compact
Mature Size (HxW): 80cm x 70cm
Very well branched bushy habit. Prefers full sun.
Habit: Compact
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x 100cm
Use for low hedges, container planting, topiary work or just plant amongst your other treasures in the mixed border. A great little Mediterranean lavender that seldom disappoints.
Habit: Upright
Mature Size (HxW): 60cm x 60cm
'Munstead' is named after Munstead woods in Surrey - the home of renowned garden designer - the late Gertrude Jeckyl.
Habit: Compact
Mature Size (HxW): 30cm x 30cm
Habit: Upright
Mature Size (HxW): 60cm x 60cm
Habit: Compact
Mature Size (HxW): 60cm x 45cm
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