Hidcote Lavender
Hidcote Lavender
Hidcote is a popular choice in lavender. It smells wonderful, and its bright purple flowers make a lovely contrast with its blue-green evergreen foliage. You can plant Hidcote lavender as a low hedge, as an edging or border, or in a container. Hidcote lavender repels deer and rabbits and attracts pollinators. Hidcote is a recipient of the Award of Garden Merit from the U.K.’s Royal Horticultural Society.
Sun Exposure
- full sun
Soil pH
- 6.4 to 8.2
Hardiness Zones
- zones 5 to 9
Season
- late spring
- early to mid summer
Height
- 1 to 2 feet
Spread
- 1 to 2 feet
Spacing
- 18 to 24 inches
Moisture
- 1 inch per week or less
Notes
- prefers well-drained chalky, loamy, sandy soil
- drought tolerant
- attracts butterflies
- good for containers
- use fresh or dried in beverages and baking
Have you ever grown Hidcote lavender? Please tell us about your experiences with Hidcote lavender.
Hidcote lavender has been part of my garden for years. I pick it for it’s fragrance and beauty. It’s easy to dry and looks lovely with other dried flowers. I have used it for cooking, especially lavender cookies. Whenever the opportunity presents itself I visit lavender farms. Lavender is a gift from the gardening gods.