Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' - English lavender
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🌿 Characteristics
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Common name: English Lavender
Scientific name: Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote'
Foliage color: Gray-green, evergreen, fine and linear, aromatic
Flower color: Intense, deep violet-blue, in compact and dense spikes
Mature height: 0.40–0.60 m
Mature spread: 0.45–0.60 m
Habit: Bushy, compact and well-structured, forming a regular clump
Flowering period: June to September, prolonged and generous flowering
Exposure: Full sun
Watering needs: Low, very drought tolerant once established
Soil type: Well-drained, light, poor to moderately fertile
Hardiness zone: Zone 5 to 9
Drought tolerance: Excellent, very resistant
Pollinator-friendly plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes, especially bees and butterflies
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic
✂️ Maintenance
Plant in full sun in light, well-drained soil. Water moderately at planting to encourage root establishment, then reduce watering once established.
Prune lightly in spring to maintain a compact shape and encourage abundant flowering. Deadhead spent flowers to prolong summer blooms. This extremely hardy and evergreen perennial requires no winter protection and thrives with minimal maintenance.