Lavandula angustifoilia Hidcote is a deep purple/blue English lavender.The plants are compact and make a beautiful compact hedge or as a specimen plant.Plant in a sunny position and the bees will find it as soon as the first flower opens!
Family:
Description: Woody Perennial.
Plant Characteristics
Plant Type: Lavandula angustifolia Hidcote
Habit: Bushy
Fragrance: Scented foliage and flowers.
Colour
Flower: Deep purple/blue.
Foliage: Silver
Fruit:
Stem:
Size
Ultimate Height: 40cms
Ultimate spread: 50cms
Time to ultimate height: 2 years
Sunlight
Light: Full
Aspect: Sunny,well drained.
Plant Resilience
Hardiness: Full.
Low maintenance: Easy.
Drought resistant: Tolerant.
Soil Type
Free draining.
Soil PH: Alkaline/neutral.
Moisture: Little
Season of interest: Summer.
Suggested planting locations and garden types:
Border.
Herb garden.
Sensory garden.
Hedge.
How to care
Pruning: Cut back to basal shoots in March.
Pests:
- Description
- Lavandula angustifolia Hidcote-Available May onwards.