Lavender 'Impress Purple'

How to grow Lavender 'Impress Purple' in NZ

Lavender 'Impress Purple' thrives in full sun and well draining soil to support strong flowering and lasting garden performance. Choose a warm position receiving at least six hours of direct sunlight each day. Avoid heavy or waterlogged soils, as lavender prefers drier growing conditions. Water consistently during establishment, then reduce watering to occasional deep soakings. It adapts well to both coastal and inland climates across New Zealand.

Lavender 'Impress Purple' care tips

Caring for Lavender 'Impress Purple' is simple and rewarding. Trim lightly after flowering to maintain a tidy shape and stimulate fresh new shoots. Avoid cutting back into older woody stems, as lavender reshoots best from younger wood. Once established, water sparingly and avoid applying excessive fertiliser. A small amount of slow release fertiliser in spring helps promote consistent seasonal blooming.

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

Lavender 'Impress Purple' typically grows sixty to ninety centimetres tall with a similar spread. Its upright and full growth habit makes it ideal for creating structured hedges or colourful borders. Space plants fifty to sixty centimetres apart for a cohesive and full looking display. It grows at a moderate to fast rate, forming a dense, fragrant shrub each year.

Landscaping uses for Lavender 'Impress Purple'

Lavender 'Impress Purple' is perfect for cottage gardens, Mediterranean planting schemes, sunny borders, and coastal landscapes. Its vivid purple blooms combine beautifully with roses, herbs, ornamental grasses, and silver foliage plants. Use it along pathways where its fragrance can be enjoyed as you pass. It also performs well in large pots, adding colour, scent, and structure to patios and entrance areas.

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

When you buy Lavender 'Impress Purple' from The Plant Company, you receive a strong, healthy lavender grown with expert care. As New Zealand’s most trusted plant nursery, we provide proven varieties selected for fragrance, colour, and resilience. Our plants are securely shipped nationwide and supported with helpful growing advice. Choose The Plant Company for reliable quality and long lasting garden beauty.