In a stunning range of vibrant pinks, deep mauves, and pure whites, Spanish lavender dazzles from spring through summer, delivering a floral performance that will leave your visitors in awe.  

The latest in lavender breeding, the Royal Lavenders, offer a neat, compact form that can be easily trimmed into a colourful hedge, perfect for lining pathways, walls and fences. As hardy Mediterranean plants, they thrive in heat and dry conditions, requiring minimal watering and maintenance once established - a major bonus for time-strapped gardeners. 

During peak bloom, the sheer volume of flowers creates the illusion of a single, vibrant mass of colour, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Royal Lavenders not only provide food but also serve as a sanctuary for garden wildlife, turning your hedge into a lively ecosystem. 

One of the most compelling reasons to mass-plant lavender is its ability to engage all your senses. The sight of a thriving hedge is enough to bring joy to your day, but the sensory experience doesn’t end there. The intoxicating fragrance and the irresistible urge to run your hand over the soft, fluffy lavender bracts are part of what makes it truly special. 

Varieties like The Princess Lavender, The Queen, and the newest Royal Lavender addition, The Prince, boast extra-large, show-stopping flower bracts, elevating your garden to new heights of beauty. If you prefer white, the Snow Princess offers an abundance of pure white blooms, while mixing these varieties creates a harmonious, multi-coloured hedge perfect for softening a fence or garden wall, especially in tighter spaces. 

Even after the flowers have faded,blue-grey foliage remains as a soothing, visually calming presence that brings understated elegance to any garden.  

Planting a lavender hedge

1. Choose a sunny, well drained site.
2. Mark out your line of your hedge with pegs and string or a garden hose if you are creating a curved hedge.
3. Work in lots of organic material or compost for good drainage. Gypsum is good for clay or compacted soils.
4. Measure and mark evenly spaced planting positions at 40-50cm intervals (or closer for a dwarf lavender, rule of thumb is the width less 10cm to ensure no gaps between plants).
5. Carefully plant each lavender in its assigned position keeping them perfectly even. It’s helpful to choose symmetrical compact young plants for best results.
6. Waterwell and feed with a slow-release fertiliser to support plant establishment and optimum flowering.
7. Trim lightly, little and as often as needed, usually after peak flowering.