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Lavandula ang. 'Hidcote' / 14Cm
Lavandula angustifolia Hidcote
Confirmed format: 1.5 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Intensely aromatic foliage
- Loved by bees and butterflies
- Ideal for sunny borders and containers
- Deep violet-purple flower spikes
- Compact evergreen shrub
Overview
Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' is one of the finest and most reliable English lavenders, celebrated for its compact, bushy habit and rich, dark violet-purple flower spikes. Rising above intensely aromatic silver-grey evergreen foliage, the flowers bloom abundantly through July and August, releasing a classic, rich fragrance. This popular perennial provides wonderful year-round structure and is a magnet for bees and butterflies, making it a timeless addition to any garden.
Why We Love It
- Intensely aromatic evergreen foliage provides sensory appeal.
- Deep violet-purple flower spikes offer striking summer colour.
- Compact and rounded habit fits effortlessly into smaller spaces.
- Highly attractive to bees, butterflies and pollinators.
- Drought tolerant once established and well suited to sunny spots.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Lavandula angustifolia Hidcote |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Lavender |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Foliage Persistence | Evergreen |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Flower Colour | Purple, violet, multicolour |
| Flowering Months | July to August |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, rounded and compact |
| Mature Height | 45–60 cm |
| Mature Spread | 45–60 cm |
| Hardiness | RHS H5 (tolerates down to -15°C) |
| Care Level | Moderate |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in full sun. |
|---|---|
| Soil | Grow in sandy, chalky or neutral soils with well-drained or free-draining drainage. |
| Watering | Low water need once established; water during dry periods while young. |
| Deadheading | Remove spent flower stems as recommended after flowering. |
| Winter Protection | Provide a sheltered location and protect container-grown plants from prolonged waterlogging. |
Perfect For
- Borders
- Containers
- Gravel gardens
- Low hedging
Good to Know
- Exceptional fragrance makes it wonderful for cut flower arrangements.
- Provides reliable winter interest with its evergreen foliage.
- Exhibits strong drought tolerance once roots are established.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | 14cm pot |
|---|---|
| Pot Display | 1.5 litre pot |
| Pack Quantity | 1 |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
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