Lavender 'Hidcote Blue' English

Scientific Name: Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote Blue'

Common Name: Hidcote Blue English Lavender

Exposure: Full sun

Height: Approximately 40–50 cm (16–20 inches)

Width: Around 40–50 cm (16–20 inches)

Spacing: 30–45 cm (12–18 inches)

Attracts: Bees and butterflies

Flavour: Sweet, aromatic lavender

Use: Ideal for ornamental landscaping, culinary applications, and aromatherapy

Plant Habit: Compact, bushy shrub

Harvest: Begin harvesting flowers once fully bloomed; regular pruning encourages dense growth

Companion Plants: Rosemary, thyme, and sage

General Information: 'Hidcote Blue' is a cultivar of Lavandula angustifolia, commonly known as English lavender. Renowned for its fragrant, deep lavender-blue flower spikes that bloom in late spring, this variety is compact and well-suited for smaller gardens or containers. Lavender thrives in well-drained soil with full sun exposure and is drought-tolerant once established. Beyond its ornamental appeal, lavender is valued for its essential oils, utilized in aromatherapy and various products.