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Lavandula ang. 'Hidcote' / 10L
Lavandula angustifolia Hidcote
Confirmed format: 10 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Intensely aromatic evergreen foliage
- Deep violet-purple flower spikes in summer
- Loved by bees and butterflies
- Compact, bushy and rounded habit
- Ideal for sunny borders, gravel gardens and containers
- Provides year-round structural interest
Overview
Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' is the definitive classic English lavender, highly prized for its intense deep violet-purple flower spikes and aromatic silvery-grey foliage. A compact, mound-forming evergreen shrub, it brings vibrant colour, timeless fragrance, and year-round structure to sunny garden spaces. Reaching a mature height of approximately 45-60cm and a spread of 45-60cm, 'Hidcote' flowers abundantly through July and August, attracting bees and butterflies into the garden. Supplied in a generous 10-litre pot, it is ideal for immediate impact in sunny borders, path edging, low informal hedging, gravel gardens, or patio containers.
Why We Love It
- Classic English lavender variety with rich deep violet-purple flower spikes.
- Intensely aromatic evergreen foliage provides year-round garden interest.
- Highly attractive to bees, butterflies and other beneficial pollinators.
- Extremely drought tolerant once established, making it reliable for dry sunny spots.
- Versatile habit suits containers, gravel gardens and low informal hedges.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Lavandula angustifolia Hidcote |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Lavender |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Foliage Persistence | Evergreen |
| Foliage Colours | Blue and green |
| Flower Colours | Purple and violet |
| Flowering Season | Summer (July to August) |
| Fragrance Level | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Bushy and rounded |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Mature Height | 45-60 cm |
| Mature Spread | 45-60 cm |
| Hardiness | RHS H5 |
Growing Guide
| Position | Full sun |
|---|---|
| Soil | Sandy, chalky or neutral soils with free-draining drainage. For containers, use a free-draining compost with added horticultural grit. |
| Watering | Low water need. Water regularly to establish, then drought tolerant once established. Container-grown plants should be protected from prolonged waterlogging. |
| Deadheading | Remove spent flower stems as recommended. |
| Winter Care | Grow in a sheltered position and protect container-grown plants from prolonged waterlogging during winter. |
Perfect For
- Sunny garden borders
- Patio containers
- Gravel gardens
- Low informal hedging
- Path edging
Good to Know
- Intensely aromatic foliage and flowers make it wonderful for sensory planting.
- Provides excellent support for bees, butterflies and beneficial pollinators.
- Evergreen foliage ensures attractive year-round structure in the garden.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | 10L potted shrub |
|---|---|
| Pack Quantity | 1 |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Care Level | Moderate |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
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