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Hidcote Giant Lavender
Lavandula x intermedia 'Hidcote Giant'
Pronunciation: la-VAN-dew-la in-ter-MEE-dee-uh
SKU #43354
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Let soil go almost dry between waterings.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 18 to 36 in. tall, 36 to 48 in. wide.
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| Description | A highly aromatic shrub with a bushy mound of narrow, gray-green foliage, and long stems of violet-blue flower spikes. A wonderful addition to dry, sunny borders and gardens. Works well as a hedge plant and highly effective in mass plantings. A more heat tolerant hybrid of the popular English lavender. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Dramatic Foliage Color, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Accent |
| Flower Color | Violet-blue |
| 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 in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates periodic drought. Remove spent flowers to promote continued bloom. |
| History | Winner of the 2002 RHS Garden Merit Award. |
| Lore | This lavender hybrid has the lovely tall spikes of its English lavender parentage (L. latifolia), with the added advantage of better heat tolerance from its Portuguese lavender parentage (L. latifolia). It is more adaptable to a wider range of soils, and although it thrives in nutrient poor, loose soils of an alkaline nature, it will tolerate acidic soils much better than many other lavenders. |
Details
| Description | A highly aromatic shrub with a bushy mound of narrow, gray-green foliage, and long stems of violet-blue flower spikes. A wonderful addition to dry, sunny borders and gardens. Works well as a hedge plant and highly effective in mass plantings. A more heat tolerant hybrid of the popular English lavender. Evergreen. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Dramatic Foliage Color, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Accent |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Violet-blue |
| 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 in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates periodic drought. Remove spent flowers to promote continued bloom. |
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History
| History | Winner of the 2002 RHS Garden Merit Award. |
|---|---|
| Lore | This lavender hybrid has the lovely tall spikes of its English lavender parentage (L. latifolia), with the added advantage of better heat tolerance from its Portuguese lavender parentage (L. latifolia). It is more adaptable to a wider range of soils, and although it thrives in nutrient poor, loose soils of an alkaline nature, it will tolerate acidic soils much better than many other lavenders. |
Frequently asked questions
Does Hidcote Giant Lavender produce flowers?
Summer
Is Hidcote Giant Lavender evergreen or deciduous?
Hidcote Giant Lavender is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Hidcote Giant Lavender?
Hidcote Giant Lavender is Attracts Butterflies, Dramatic Foliage Color, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators.
Is Hidcote Giant Lavender resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant
How fast does Hidcote Giant Lavender grow?
Hidcote Giant Lavender has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Hidcote Giant Lavender in my landscape?
Hidcote Giant Lavender is suitable for: Border, Container, Hedge, Accent.
What color are Hidcote Giant Lavender flowers?
Hidcote Giant Lavender produces Violet-blue flowers.
What color is the foliage of Hidcote Giant Lavender?
Hidcote Giant Lavender has Gray-green foliage.
What plants grow well with Hidcote Giant Lavender?
Good companion plants for Hidcote Giant Lavender include: Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Rose (Rosa); Coneflower (Echinacea); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum).
How do I care for Hidcote Giant Lavender?
Thrives in lean, loose, fast-draining, slightly alkaline soil; avoid heavy, soggy soils. Plant with crowns slightly above soil level. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates periodic drought. Remove spent flowers to promote continued bloom.
What is the history of Hidcote Giant Lavender?
Winner of the 2002 RHS Garden Merit Award.
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