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Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote'

Hidcote English Lavender

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Description

This is a slow growing lavender that grows to 2-3' tall with deep purple flowers. It is drought tolerant and attracts hummingbirds and butterflies.

Maintenance Tips

Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' is a smaller hybrid of the English Lavender and is often found in California native gardens. It is a woody shrub with a nice round form. It grows 2-3’ tall and wide and has flower stalks that emerge above the foliage in the spring. The foliage and blooms are very fragrant and are a magnet for bees and butterflies. To keep the maintenance as low as possible, plant it in a sunny location with the space to reach its full mature size. Once the flowers have faded, the spent stalks can be deadheaded to keep the shrub looking tidy and encourage additional flowers. This shrub can take a more aggressive hedging, cutting back by about a third in the winter to keep the round shape.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial, Herb

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Blue, Purple

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Grey

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.