Lavender angustifolia (English lavender) is one of the richest in essential oils, meaning more fragrance power both fresh and dried. And the beloved Lavandula 'Hidcote Blue' cultivar has a more erect, compact habit and darker flowers than many others, making it ideal for hedges.
The fresh flowers can be crystalized and used in candies and cakes; dried flowers are used in potpourris and sachets; oils are used in creams and perfumes. But most important, Lavandula 'Hidcote Blue' is a fine garden performer, prepared to flower over a long season in well-drained, slightly dry soil receiving full sun.
An evergreen perennial, Lavandula 'Hidcote Blue' has a subtle blue-green color and a sweet fragrance. Reaching 12- to 18-inches-high and wide, it boasts 2½-inch, linear, downy leaves on strong stems. The leaves open white then turn a pale gray-blue-green color. In summer they are topped by dark purple blooms that attract butterflies and bees.
Grow Lavandula 'Hidcote Blue' in a well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in an open, sunny spot. Trim back in spring to encourage bushier growth; also deadhead after flowering.
Genus | Lavandula |
Species | angustifolia |
Variety | 'Hidcote Blue' |
Item Form | 1-Quart |
Zone | 6 - 9 |
Bloom Start to End | Mid Summer |
Habit | Mound-shaped |
Plant Height | 12 in - 18 in |
Plant Width | 12 in - 18 in |
Additional Characteristics | Flower, Bloom First Year, Butterfly Lovers, Fragrance, Herbs, Long Bloomers |
Bloom Color | Dark Lavender |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Moisture Requirements | Moist, well-drained, Dry |
Resistance | Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Deer Resistance |
Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy |
Uses | Beds, Cuisine, Containers, Ornamental, Cut Flowers, Everlastings, Outdoor, Border, Foliage Interest, Hedge, Potpourri |
Restrictions | *Due to state restrictions we cannot ship to the following: Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Hawaii, Idaho |