Family Lamiaceae
Originating from Mediterranean
- A compact, evergreen shrub with aromatic, silver-grey foliage.
- Deep purple-blue flowers bloom summer to autumn, richly scented.
- Hardy and easy, Lavandula Hidcote English Lavender thrives in most soils in full sun.
Meet the English country garden icon—Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote’ brings timeless charm! This Mediterranean native forms a neat, 40cm-tall-and-wide mound in 2-5 years, tighter than classic English lavender. Its silver-grey leaves hum with fragrance, crowned by spikes of the deepest purple-blue blooms from summer to autumn. It’s earned the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit.
Versatile and fuss-free, Lavandula Hidcote English Lavender fits traditional borders, Mediterranean schemes, and modern layouts. It’s perfect edging paths or filling pots in Norfolk and Suffolk’s sunny spots. Hardy across most UK gardens—only the coldest northern fringes test it—this gem loves free-draining soil. Prune hard in spring to keep it bushy and bold.
Care Tips for Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote’
- Soil & Sun: Grows in most soils; demands full sun
- Planting: Space 40-50cm—ideal for borders, paths, or pots
- Watering: Low needs—drought-tolerant once established
- Pruning: Cut back hard in spring—keeps it compact
Scent your garden with classic style! Lavandula Hidcote English Lavender blends aromatic foliage and vivid flowers into East Anglia’s landscapes. Its hardy nature and rich purple punch make it a must-have—country charm meets coastal resilience.
Planting Suggestions for the English Lavender
A plant steeped in history, cultivated for centuries and revered for its therapeutic qualities, it adapts to countless garden styles. Enjoy an aromatherapy session with every step—pair it with fragrant stars like Choisya Greenfingers, Myrtus communis subsp. tarentina ‘Microphylla’, Salvia ‘Little Spire’, and Teucrium fruticans ‘Azureum’. Their soft mounds weave a soothing scene and a pollinator banquet.
Lavender path edgings in classic style make a low foil for taller aromatic plants. While typical partners are deciduous, these evergreens keep gardens lush year-round—try Myrtus communis, Eucalyptus gregsoniana, Cupressus arizonica, and coppiced Eucalyptus nicholii to stretch the scent through winter.
For further reading on Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote’ visit: https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Lavandula+angustifolia
