Description
(Lavandula angustifolia )
Lavender Hidcote is a compact, dark flowered form of English Lavender with strongly aromatic foliage and flowers.
POSITION & USES
An open, sunny position and well drained soil preferred. Hidcote can be used in many ways: as a hedge, in a group among shrubs and perennials such as Cistus, Sedum, Callistemon, Convolvulus, or as feature plants at entrances or on the sides of paths.
CULTIVATION
Prune 30% after flowering to keep shape and maintain plant vigour.
FERTILISING
Regular applications of Seasol and Power Feed in spring and autumn will keep it looking its best.
Plant Attributes
| HAT COLOUR | Purple |
|---|---|
| SPECIAL QUALITIES | Lavender Hidcote is a compact, dark flowered form of English Lavender with strongly aromatic foliage and flowers that are good for picking, drying and stripping. |
| FLOWERS | Deep purple flowers in late spring and early summer. |
| PLANTS NEEDED PER SQUARE METRE | 4 |
| HABIT | A compact rounded shrub. |
| WIDTH | 50cm |
| HEIGHT | 60cm |
