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

Hidcote English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote') — It reaches 12-18 inches in height and spreads 18-24 inches

Hidcote English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote') — prized for its fragrant violet-blue flowers and silver-gray foliage

Hidcote English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote') — This drought-tolerant variety thrives in full sun and well-drained soil

Hidcote English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote') — it blooms from June to August

Hidcote English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote') — attracting bees and butterflies while repelling deer and rabbits

Hidcote English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote') — scientifically known as Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote'

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

Hidcote English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote') — It reaches 12-18 inches in height and spreads 18-24 inches

Hidcote English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote') — prized for its fragrant violet-blue flowers and silver-gray foliage

Hidcote English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote') — This drought-tolerant variety thrives in full sun and well-drained soil

Hidcote English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote') — it blooms from June to August

Hidcote English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote') — attracting bees and butterflies while repelling deer and rabbits

Hidcote English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote') — scientifically known as Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote'

Hidcote English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote') — evergreen shrub renowned for its richly fragrant flowers and silvery-green foliage

Hidcote English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote') — with a similar spread of 18 to 24 inches

Hidcote English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote') — This cultivar is highly esteemed for its dense flower spikes that reach a height of about 12 to

Hidcote English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote') — Its vivid deep purple blossoms emerge on slender stems in mid to late summer

Hidcote English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote') — typically July through August

Hidcote English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote') — depending on the region.<br><br>The Hidcote's aromatic foliage is a standout feature

Hidcote English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote') — providing year-round interest with its narrow

Hidcote English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote') — silvery leaves that grow to about 2 inches long

Hidcote English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote') — This dwarf variety is an excellent choice for formal borders, herb gardens, or as a fragrant

Hidcote English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote') — It thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 5 through 9

Hidcote English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote') — resistance to deer and rabbits

Hidcote English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote') — consider its drought-tolerant qualities

Hidcote English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote') — and its attraction to pollinators such as bees and butterflies

Hidcote English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote') — Space plants about 12 to 18 inches apart to create a cohesive, lush border

Hidcote English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote') — Regular pruning after the first flowering can encourage a second bloom and maintain its tidy

Hidcote English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote') — With its classic beauty and delightful scent

Hidcote English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote') — Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' offers a timeless contribution to any garden setting

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