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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 |
| 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 |
