Lavandula angustifolia "Hidcote"

Common Name:
English Lavender 'Hidcote'

Description:
Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' is a compact, evergreen shrub renowned for its intensely fragrant, deep violet-blue flower spikes and silvery-grey foliage. This classic English lavender cultivar is a favourite for borders, low hedging, and container planting, offering both visual appeal and aromatic charm. Flowering typically occurs from late spring through summer, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, thereby enhancing garden biodiversity. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soils, 'Hidcote' exhibits excellent drought tolerance once established and is well-suited to Melbourne's climate. Regular pruning after flowering helps maintain its compact form and encourages prolific blooming in subsequent seasons. Its resilience and low maintenance requirements make it a valuable addition to various garden settings, including coastal and low-water landscapes.

Form:

• Shrub – Small

• Shrub – Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

• Suitable for Hedging

• Suitable for Topiary

Mature Size:

• Height: 40–60 cm

• Width: 50–75 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Late Spring

• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• Deep Violet-Blue

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Drought Tolerant

• Bee Attracting

• Perennial

• Suitable for Hedging

• Suitable for Topiary

• Aromatic Foliage

• Low Maintenance

Toxicity:

• Mildly toxic to cats, dogs, and horses if ingested in large quantities.

Companion Plants:

• Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

• Salvia officinalis (Sage)

• Thymus vulgaris (Thyme)

• Echinacea purpurea (Coneflower)

• Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

• Sedum spp. (Stonecrop)