Description

A timeless favourite with its rich purple blooms and intensely fragrant foliage, Lavandula ‘Hidcote’ is the classic English lavender – compact, hardy, and beautifully versatile. Whether planted in rows along a sunny path, added to herb beds, or used in wildlife-friendly borders, this South London staple brings year-round structure and summer-long scent. Try pairing with salvias, rosemary, or ornamental grasses for a Mediterranean-inspired planting scheme.

Plants supplied in a grower’s pot.

Key Features & Care:

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  Mature Height: 45–60cm


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  Mature Spread: 60–75cm


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  Flower Colour: Deep purple-blue


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  Flowering Period: Mid to late summer


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  Foliage: Evergreen, silvery-grey


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  Fragrant: Yes – both foliage and flowers


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  Growth Rate: Moderate


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  Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens, tolerates coastal conditions


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  Position: Full sun


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  Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained (drought-tolerant once established)


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  Soil PH: Neutral to alkaline


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  Soil Type: Loam, sand, chalk


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  Wildlife Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies and other pollinators

Perfect For:

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  Coastal and urban gardens


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  Low hedging and edging


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  Sensory and herb gardens


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  Drought-tolerant and Mediterranean-style schemes

How to Grow:

Plant in free-draining soil in a sunny spot. Trim lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage fresh new growth, and avoid cutting into old wood.

Please note:

Images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may vary from the one pictured.