Hidcote Blue Lavender Plant - Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote'

Hidcote Blue Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote')

Hidcote Blue Lavender is a beloved English lavender variety prized for its rich violet-blue flower spikes and silvery-gray aromatic foliage. This compact, tough perennial delivers continuous summer blooms while requiring minimal maintenance and tolerating dry conditions. When you buy Hidcote Blue Lavender online from Florida Plant Nursery, you're getting a pollinator magnet that will brighten your landscape for years to come.

Landscaping Uses

Plant Hidcote Blue Lavender along garden borders, in rock gardens, or within containers on patios and balconies. Its tidy, mounded shape works beautifully in cottage gardens and pairs well with ornamental grasses and drought-tolerant perennials. The fragrant blooms attract bees and butterflies, making it an excellent choice for pollinator gardens.

Specifications

Height: 12–18 inches
Width: 12–18 inches
Growth Rate: Moderate
Sun: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
Water: Drought-tolerant; prefers drier conditions
Soil: Well-drained, sandy or gravelly soil
USDA Zones: 5–9

Why Homeowners Love It

• Extended blooming season provides color throughout summer and into fall
• Distinctive deep blue-purple flowers add visual interest to any garden design
• Naturally fragrant foliage fills outdoor spaces with a calming, pleasant aroma
• Extremely low-maintenance once established and thrives with minimal water

Planting & Care

Choose a sunny location with excellent drainage—at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily. Plant in loose, well-draining soil, keeping the top of the root ball level with the ground. For containers, use a sandy potting mix in a pot two sizes larger than your shipped container. Water regularly until the plant is established, then reduce watering as it becomes drought-tolerant. Prune after winter ends to remove dead wood and maintain shape, and apply a diluted liquid fertilizer weekly during the growing season to enhance blooms.