Hidcote distills the romance of English lavender into a compact, intensely scented plant. Narrow silver foliage sets off deep purple, velvety flower spikes whose perfume carries through the garden and into dried bouquets and sachets.
Growing 1½–2 feet tall, this long-lived perennial fits sunny borders and roomy containers in Zones 5–9. Summer butterflies visit the flowers, while excellent drainage keeps the aromatic mound handsome through the years.
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Botanical name: Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote’
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Life cycle: Perennial
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Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–9
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Exposure: Full sun
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Sowing: Best started indoors after cold-moist stratification
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Planting depth: Cover very lightly
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Germination: 14–25 days after stratification
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Mature height: 1½–2 ft.
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Final spacing: 18 in.
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Approximate seed count: 105
Cut spikes as they begin to open and hang them upside down in a cool, airy place to preserve their fragrance. Browse more scented selections in our flower seed packets.
