Hidcote English Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote'

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Overview

The Hidcote English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote') is a compact evergreen shrub, prized for its fragrant violet-blue flowers and silver-gray foliage. It reaches 12-18 inches in height and spreads 18-24 inches. This drought-tolerant variety thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Perfect for borders, containers, and as a low hedge, it blooms from June to August, attracting bees and butterflies while repelling deer and rabbits.

Sun FullWater LowZones 9–11Climate Mediterranean

Hidcote English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote') — The Hidcote English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote') is a compact evergreen shrub

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low
USDA zones: 9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Lamiaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Hidcote English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote') — purple flowers in the garden

Hidcote English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote') — herb / perennial / shrub with purple blooms

Hidcote English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote') — The Hidcote English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote') is a compact, image 28

Hidcote English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote') — herb / perennial / shrub for full

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