Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
Hidcote Lavender, or Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' as it is botanically named, is considered one of the best lavenders to grow. With its wonderfully fragrant, purple flowers that tower above its green-gray, needle-like foliage, it is a trusted perennial for any sunny spot. Hidcote Lavender remains low and tends to reach a maximum of 18 inches tall. Loved by pollinators, it will attract all sorts of wildlife into the garden.
Hidcote Lavender is tough and tolerant of hot and dry spells when established. It blooms from early summer onwards and can be grown in zones 5 to 8. Although loved by many insects, it is thankfully resistant to deer and rabbits, which makes it ideal for both urban and rural gardens. It is native to the Mediterranean and can be grown individually or in groups. A low-maintenance perennial plant, its flowers are used for cut flowers, drying, crafts and even culinary uses.
Hidcote Lavender Care
To promote the best blooms and fragrance, grow Hidcote Lavender in full sun, in free-draining soil. Although it is drought tolerant when established, it does require regular watering for the first season at least. It can cope with almost any soil as long as it is well drained; if there is anything lavenders do not like, it is a waterlogged soil. Hidcote Lavender does well even on poor soils and does not need any supplementary fertilizer; in fact, providing too many nutrients can inhibit flower production.
If they are not given an annual prune, lavenders can become leggy and woody. To prevent this, Hidcote Lavender can be pruned by removing up to one-third of its green growth in the fall. However, avoid cutting back into old wood as it may not regrow. Any container-grown plants should be moved to a protected area to overwinter.
Hidcote Lavender Spacing
Hidcote Lavender can reach a maximum size of 15-18 inches high by 24-36 inches wide. If planting this lavender out in drifts or as a low informal hedge, space each plant 18-36 inches apart depending on the desired result.
Hidcote Lavender Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 5 to 8 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun (6+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 1 Foot
- Mature Spread
- 2-3 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Upright
- Water Needs
- Dry
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Purple
- Flower Description
- Deep Purple
- Bloom Time
- Summer
- Blooms On
-
New Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Late winter to early spring, before new growth starts
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Green
- Foliage Type
- , Evergreen
- Seasonal Interest
- , Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Hidcote Lavender
- Also Known As
- Hidcote Lavender
- Botanical Name
- Lavandula ang. 'Hidcote'
- Plant Type
- Perennial
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
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#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
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#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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