💜 Lavender, Growing Guide for SEQ
Everything you need to grow Lavender in South East Queensland's subtropical climate.
When to Sow in SEQ
Prefers SEQ cooler months, struggles in high humidity summers. Excellent drainage essential. Hidcote and Munstead are most reliable. Flowers edible; repels moths and aphids.
Growing Requirements
Good Companions (Friends)
Kitchen Uses
- Dried flowers infused into shortbread and cakes
- Added sparingly to herbal teas
- Infused into honey or simple syrup
- Used in herbes de Provence spice blend
Health Benefits
- Traditional aromatherapy relaxation herb
- Attracts pollinating and beneficial insects
- Edible flowers with culinary uses
- Supports calm and wellness
Pests & Diseases in SEQ
Common Pests
- Few
Common Diseases
- Root rot in wet
Storage
Dry flower heads and store in a sealed jar, up to 12 months
Value
Saves ~$4-8/week on herbal teas and culinary lavender, perennial shrub for many years
Track Lavender in Your Garden
Drag Lavender into your garden bed, get weekly reminders for watering, feeding, and harvesting.
Add Lavender to My Garden →Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Lavender in Brisbane?
In South East Queensland, Lavender can be sown in March, April, May, June, July, August, September. Prefers SEQ cooler months, struggles in high humidity summers. Excellent drainage essential. Hidcote and Munstead are most reliable. Flowers edible; repels moths and aphids.
What are good companion plants for Lavender?
Good companions for Lavender in SEQ include Brassicas, Tomato, Rosemary.