Botanical profile

Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote Blue'

Latin name
Lavandula 'Hidcote Blue'
Common name
English lavender 'Hidcote Blue'
Type
Perennial
Family
Lamiaceae

Classic, compact variety with intense mauve flowers. Plant in full sun in a well-drained location. Excellent drought tolerance. Cut back by one-third after flowering to keep plants compact.

Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Repellent
Helps repel certain pests

Repellent

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Weak
Fertilization
Fertilizer for flowering
Soil type
Well drained, Limestone
Minimum temperature
'-35°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
July-August
Flower color
Purple
Foliage color
Green
Shape
In rosette
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
18 inches (45.5 cm)
Width
15 inches (38 cm)
Growth rate
Moderate

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