Collection: Lavender Hedging

Lavender hedging for low, fragrant garden borders

Lavender hedging is a popular choice for creating low, informal hedges with fragrance and colour. Rather than providing tall screening, lavender is used to define paths, borders and garden edges, adding structure while attracting pollinators throughout the summer.

Why choose lavender for hedging?

• Ideal for low hedges and border definition
• Highly fragrant foliage and flowers
• Compact growth habit when clipped
• Attractive to bees and pollinators

What type of hedge does lavender form?

Lavender forms a low, informal hedge rather than a dense privacy screen. In the UK it is best described as semi-evergreen, retaining structure year-round but producing its strongest visual impact from late spring through summer.

Best uses for lavender hedging

• Path and driveway edging
• Cottage and Mediterranean-style gardens
• Low boundary definition
• Front garden borders

Growth rate and maintenance

Lavender has a moderate growth rate and benefits from regular pruning to maintain a neat hedge line. Annual trimming after flowering helps prevent woody growth and keeps plants compact.

Planting height and spacing

Lavender hedge plants are typically planted closer together than taller hedge species to create a continuous line. Consistent spacing and good drainage are key to long-term success.

Planting tip – drainage and position

Lavender prefers free-draining soil and a sunny position. Avoid waterlogged areas, particularly in winter, to prevent root problems.

Lavender compared to other hedge types

Lavender is chosen for fragrance and low structure rather than height or privacy. To explore taller or evergreen hedge options, visit our main Hedging Plants collection.

Browse the lavender hedge plants below to choose the variety and size best suited to your garden design.