lavender tree vs bush Lavender 'Avice Hill'

lavender tree vs bush Lavender 'Avice Hill'Lavender Avice Hill is a compact, rounded English lavender originally brought from New Zealand and loved for its sweet fragrance and tidy growth habit. The plant forms a well shaped shrub that looks good even when not in bloom, making it as valuable for structure as it is for flowers. Its thick, dark purple flower spikes are longer than many English lavenders and appear most heavily in early summer, followed by lighter blooming throughout the rest of

Lavender ‘Avice Hill’ is a compact, rounded English lavender originally brought from New Zealand and loved for its sweet fragrance and tidy growth habit. The plant forms a well-shaped shrub that looks good even when not in bloom, making it as valuable for structure as it is for flowers.

Its thick, dark purple flower spikes are longer than many English lavenders and appear most heavily in early summer, followed by lighter blooming throughout the rest of the season. This gives ‘Avice Hill’ a long presence in the garden and multiple opportunities for light harvesting.

With its balanced size, strong fragrance, and steady performance, ‘Avice Hill’ is well suited for gardens, borders, containers, and small harvests, offering a classic English lavender look without becoming unruly.

 WHY GARDENERS LOVE IT

• Neat, rounded shape
• Sweet classic lavender scent
• Thick, dark purple flowers
• Long bloom window
• Good for small spaces
• Easy to manage

HOW IT GROWS

• Plant type: Evergreen shrub
• Sun: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained soil
• Water: Moderate first year, low after
• Hardiness: Zones 5–9
• Growth habit: Compact, rounded

Sun and drainage keep it healthy and long-lived.

SIZE & BLOOM

• Height × Width: ~2 ft. × 3 ft.
• Stem length: 8–12 inches
• Bloom time: Heavy early summer, lighter later
• Flower color: Dark purple
• Fragrance: Sweet and classic

BEST USES

• Garden beds and borders
• Containers and patios
• Fresh bouquets
• Drying and crafts
• Pollinator gardens
• Culinary use 

HOW TO KNOW IT’S RIGHT FOR YOU

Choose Avice Hill if you:

• Want tidy, manageable plants
• Love sweet lavender scent
• Garden in small spaces
• Enjoy light harvesting