LAVINNOVA® ‘The King’

Common Name:
Lavender ‘The King’ (LAVINNOVA® series)

Description:
LAVINNOVA® ‘The King’ is a standout variety of Lavandula stoechas, bred for superior performance and striking appearance. Known for its compact growth habit and exceptionally large flower heads, this selection features rich purple bracts with deep violet central flowers that bloom prolifically through the warmer months. Bred specifically for hot, dry climates, ‘The King’ is highly tolerant of Melbourne’s summer conditions and performs best in full sun with well-drained soils. Its aromatic grey-green foliage complements the bold flower spikes, making it ideal for borders, rockeries, pots, or low hedges. With a long flowering season and excellent drought resistance once established, ‘The King’ brings consistent colour, structure, and fragrance to the garden from late winter through to autumn. This variety is part of the LAVINNOVA® breeding program, known for its vigour, disease resistance, and suitability for Australian conditions.

Form:
Shrub - Small

Mature Size:
Height: 50–60 cm
Width: 50–60 cm

Aspect:
Full Sun

Flowering:
Flowers in Late Winter
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer
Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
Deep Purple
Violet

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Drought Tolerant
Bee Attracting
Bird Attracting
Scented Flowers
Perennial
Herbaceous
Suitable for Hedging
Disease Resistant
Heat Tolerant
Long flowering season

Toxicity:
Non-toxic to humans and pets.

Companion Plants:
Salvia greggii
Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)
Euphorbia ‘Diamond Frost’
Sedum ‘Blue Elf’
Gaura lindheimeri

Plant Growers Australia (PGA) is an innovative wholesale production nursery based in Melbourne, renowned for superior quality garden plants and pioneering breeding programs.
PGA do not sell direct to the public, but their website has detailed information on this species that is available for everyone to access. 
Visit www.pga.com.au for further details and photos of this plant.