Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote’

Name: Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote'
SKU: 233159
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Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote’ in a 2 litre pot.

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Summary

Description

Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' is a compact, bushy, evergreen shrub with narrow, silver-grey leaves and spikes of fragrant, deep purple-blue flowers from mid to late summer. The flowers are highly attractive to bees and other pollinators, making it a valuable addition to any garden. 'Hidcote' is a popular choice for creating low hedges or edging borders, and it also looks stunning in pots and containers. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun, and requires minimal maintenance once established. Some great plant companions for 'Hidcote' include other lavender varieties such as 'Munstead' and 'Rosea', as well as roses, echinacea, and salvia.

Key Facts

Common Name(s):Hidcote Lavender
Hardiness:Fully hardy through most of the UK
How big will I get? Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' can grow to a height of 0.5m and a spread of 1m.
Did You Know That:Ancient Egyptians used Lavender in their mummification process?

Plant Calendar

A rough guide to how this plant will change through the year.

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Flowering Time
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Care Guide

Soil Requirements

Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' prefers soil with good drainage and does not tolerate standing water. This plant can grow in soil with a wide range of pH levels, it is not picky about the pH level of the soil.

Best Position

Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' prefers a sheltered position and requires full sun to thrive, this consists of more than six hours of direct sunshine per day.

Maintenance

Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' should be trimmed lightly after it has finished flowering, as well as removing any spent flowers. This will help prevent the plant building a woody base with no foliage or flower coverage by keeping it nice and compact. As they are quite short lived plants and do not respond well to hard pruning, it is important this is kept on top of as it is normally not possible to rejuvinate a plant that hasn't been regularly trimmed.

Pest, Diseases and Wildlife

Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' is generally pest free, it can be vulnerable to certain diseases such as grey moulds. It is also known to attract bees, butterflies, birds and other pollinators. It is toxic to cats, dogs and horses.