Lavandula 'Hidcote Blue'

The Most Popular English Lavender in the U.S.
Special Price $15.95 Regular Price $19.95
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SKU
49653

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Features to Note

Zone

6 - 9

Mature Height

18 IN

Mature Width

18 IN

Light Requirements

Full Sun

Moisture Requirements

Dry, Moist, well-drained

Soil Tolerance

Normal, loamy

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range
6 - 9
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Description

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.

Details

Genus: Lavandula
Species: angustifolia
Variety: 'Hidcote Blue'
Item Form: 1-Quart
Category: Perennials, Plants
Bloom Season Start: Mid Summer
Bloom Color: Lavender
Habit: Mound-shaped
USDA Zone Low: 6
USDA Zone High: 9
Uses: Beds, Border, Containers, Cuisine, Cut Flowers, Everlastings, Foliage Interest, Hedge, Ornamental, Outdoor, Potpourri
Zone: 6, 7, 8, 9
State Shipping Restrictions: GU, HI, ID, PR, VI
Discount Exempt: No

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