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Discover the Classic Charm of Lavender 'Hidcote'

Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote', a celebrated English lavender, brings timeless elegance and fragrance to any garden. Renowned for its neat, compact habit and awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit, this variety is prized by gardeners for its reliability and ornamental value.

• Botanical Family: Lamiaceae (mint family)
• Mature Size: Reaches up to 60cm (24") in height and spreads to 75cm (30")
• Flowering: Produces deep violet-blue flower spikes from June to August
• Foliage: Attractive grey-green, evergreen leaves provide year-round interest

Why Grow 'Hidcote' Lavender?

• Fragrance: Fills your garden with a classic lavender scent—perfect for sensory gardens or relaxing spaces.
• Wildlife Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
• Drought Resistance: Once established, tolerates dry spells—ideal for low-maintenance borders.
• Versatility: Use as low hedging, path edging, or in containers. Cut flowers for bouquets or dry for homemade potpourri.

Caring For Your Lavender 'Hidcote'

• Planting Time: Best planted in spring or early autumn so roots can establish before extreme temperatures.
• Soil Requirements: Prefers well-drained, alkaline to neutral soil (pH 6.5–7.5). Avoid heavy clay or waterlogged sites.
• Sunlight: Requires full sun—choose an open spot that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
• Irrigation: Water regularly during establishment; drought tolerant once mature. Avoid overwatering.
• Pruning: Trim back flower stems after blooming to maintain shape and encourage bushy growth. Prune lightly in early spring if needed.

Design & Companion Planting Ideas

• Create fragrant paths or borders by planting en masse along walkways.
• Makes an excellent companion to roses, salvia, nepeta, or ornamental grasses that enjoy similar conditions.
• Add to Mediterranean-style planting schemes or cottage gardens for authentic charm.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant Lavender 'Hidcote'?
  The ideal time is spring or early autumn when soil is warm and moist but not waterlogged.
• How fast does it grow?
  'Hidcote' establishes quickly in its first season and reaches mature size within 2–3 years under good conditions.
• What type of soil does it prefer?
  This lavender thrives in well-drained, alkaline to neutral soils. Heavy clay should be improved with grit or organic matter before planting.