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Hidcote Blue English Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote Blue'
Pronunciation: lav-AN-dew-lah an-gus-tee-FOH-lee-uh
SKU #00916
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Let soil go almost dry between waterings.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | This versatile, fragrant evergreen shrub has many uses beyond the herb garden! Deep purple flower spikes above mounds of gray-green foliage provide great color to the front of shrub borders or spotted into the rock garden. Highly effective in mass plantings. Useful for perfumes, sachets, oils and medicinal purposes. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Waterwise, Edible, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Companion Plants | Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Rose (Rosa); Coneflower (Echinacea); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in lean, loose, fast-draining, slightly alkaline soil; avoid heavy, soggy soils. Plant with crowns slightly above soil level. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Prune back by one-half after flowering to encourage rebloom. |
Details
| Description | This versatile, fragrant evergreen shrub has many uses beyond the herb garden! Deep purple flower spikes above mounds of gray-green foliage provide great color to the front of shrub borders or spotted into the rock garden. Highly effective in mass plantings. Useful for perfumes, sachets, oils and medicinal purposes. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Waterwise, Edible, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Companion Plants | Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Rose (Rosa); Coneflower (Echinacea); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in lean, loose, fast-draining, slightly alkaline soil; avoid heavy, soggy soils. Plant with crowns slightly above soil level. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Prune back by one-half after flowering to encourage rebloom. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Hidcote Blue English Lavender produce flowers?
Summer
Is Hidcote Blue English Lavender evergreen or deciduous?
Hidcote Blue English Lavender is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Hidcote Blue English Lavender?
Hidcote Blue English Lavender is Waterwise, Edible, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form.
Is Hidcote Blue English Lavender resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
How fast does Hidcote Blue English Lavender grow?
Hidcote Blue English Lavender has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Hidcote Blue English Lavender in my landscape?
Hidcote Blue English Lavender is suitable for: Border, Container.
What color are Hidcote Blue English Lavender flowers?
Hidcote Blue English Lavender produces Purple flowers.
What color is the foliage of Hidcote Blue English Lavender?
Hidcote Blue English Lavender has Gray-green foliage.
What plants grow well with Hidcote Blue English Lavender?
Good companion plants for Hidcote Blue English Lavender include: Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Rose (Rosa); Coneflower (Echinacea); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum).
How do I care for Hidcote Blue English Lavender?
Thrives in lean, loose, fast-draining, slightly alkaline soil; avoid heavy, soggy soils. Plant with crowns slightly above soil level. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Prune back by one-half after flowering to encourage rebloom.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.