Lavender 'King'

Lavender 'King' is the bold, big-shouldered cousin in our boutique lavender family — a larger, more robust grower with deep violet-blue flower spikes and rich, silvery foliage. Where some of our lavenders are all about neat compact charm, 'King' brings real presence, making it a lovely choice as a feature plant, an informal hedge, or anywhere you want lavender to do a bit of the heavy lifting in the garden design.

Thriving in Bayside: 'King' is right at home in Sandringham's sandy, free-draining soil and thrives on the long hours of full sun our bayside gardens enjoy through summer. It's a hardy, wind and drought tolerant grower once established, coping well with the odd salty gust off the bay, and needs very little beyond an occasional deep water and a solid prune after flowering to keep it looking its best. Because it's such a vigorous grower, give it a little more room than you would a compact variety — it rewards the space with a genuinely impressive display.

• Pot size: 15cm
• Position: Full sun
• Water needs: Low once established
• Habit: Larger, upright and vigorous — a wonderful feature or hedging lavender
• Bonus: Fragrant, wind tolerant and loved by bees

Enquire in store or over the phone for current pricing and availability — our team is always happy to talk you through the best spot for 'King' in your garden.