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Lavandula x intermedia 'Riverina Thomas' Lavender
Lavandula x intermedia 'Riverina Thomas' Lavender
Long stems · True purple color · Excellent oil production
📦 Shipping is charged at real carrier rates.We don’t mark up shipping—costs reflect distance from our nursery and careful plant packing.
🌱 6-plant minimum per order — mix & match any varieties
📦 Ships in a 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot — well-rooted & ready to plant
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Riverina Thomas is a high-performing lavandin selected for long stems, strong growth, and excellent essential oil production. It forms a broad, healthy evergreen shrub and produces tapered, true-purple flower spikes that stand upright and harvest cleanly.
Introduced by Clive Larkman of Larkman Nurseries in Australia, this cultivar was bred for oil quality comparable to ‘Grosso’ while offering a long, reliable bloom season. Plants flower generously, often providing multiple harvest windows for oil, fresh cutting, and dried use.
Because of its length and structure, Riverina Thomas is especially well suited for wreaths, bundles, bouquets, and large-scale craft work. It’s a dependable choice for growers who need productivity, uniformity, and strong field performance, and it also holds its own as a bold landscape plant.
WHY GROW RIVERINA THOMAS
- Long, rigid stems ideal for wreaths and bundles
- High essential oil yield with classic lavandin fragrance
- True purple flower color that holds when dried
- Extended bloom period with multiple harvest opportunities
- Vigorous, reliable growth for larger plantings
HOW IT GROWS
- Plant type: Evergreen shrub (lavandin)
- Growth habit: Vigorous, spreading
- Sun: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained soil
- Water: Low once established
- Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–9
Lavandins perform best with full sun, good airflow, and excellent drainage. Give Riverina Thomas space and it will reward you with strong growth and consistent flowering.
SIZE & BLOOMS
- Height × Width: ~3 ft. × 4 ft.
- Stem length: 15–30 inches
- Flower color (corolla): Dark violet-blue
- Calyx: Dark violet
- Bloom form: Tapered, elongated spikes
- Fragrance: Strong, classic lavandin
BEST USES
- Essential oil production
- Lavender wreaths and bundles
- Bouquets and fresh cutting
- Dried crafts
- Landscaping and large garden plantings
🌱 Not recommended for culinary use (as with most lavandins).
HOW TO CHOOSE
Choose Riverina Thomas if you want:
- Long stems for wreaths or craft work
- A lavandin bred specifically for oil production
- A high-yield plant for larger spaces
- Strong purple color that dries well
Choose an English lavender instead if your focus is cooking or container growing.
POT SIZE: 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot
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What to Expect With Your Plants
What size plants will I receive?
Most plants ship in 2 3/8” x 3 3/4” band pots—ideal for healthy root growth.
Top growth varies by variety and season, but every plant arrives well-rooted, actively growing, and ready to plant.
Grown naturally without artificial heat or lights, our plants are hardy, adaptable, and ready to thrive in real garden conditions.
When will my plants ship?
We schedule plant orders based on your area’s average last frost date and when each plant is truly ready to ship. You’ll receive an email with your estimated ship date once your order is scheduled.
Orders ship Monday–Wednesday via UPS or USPS (2–3 day service), so your plants arrive before the weekend and spend less time in transit. Shipping begins in spring—usually mid-April—when weather and plant health align, so your plants arrive strong, well-rooted, and ready to thrive.
Do you guarantee your plants?
We stand behind our plants and our packing process. While we can't control weather or how plants are cared for after arrival, we do guarantee that your plants will arrive healthy and in good condition. If there's an issue, just reach out and we're happy to help.
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