Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote’

A classic English lavender forming compact, bushy mounds of aromatic silver-grey foliage topped with deep violet-blue flower spikes. Loved for its rich fragrance, neat habit, and excellent drought tolerance, it brings structure, colour, and a sense of calm to sunny borders and edging schemes.

Plant Details:
• Common name: English lavender
• Position: Full sun
• Height & spread: Approx. 40–60cm x 40–60cm
• Flowering: June – August
• Soil: Well-drained, poor to moderately fertile soil; prefers alkaline to neutral conditions
• Hardiness: Fully hardy in Ireland
• Pollinator friendly: ✔ Yes
• Something to note: One of the most reliable and widely grown lavenders, valued for its compact shape and strong fragrance. Prune lightly after flowering and again in spring if needed, avoiding cutting into old woody growth, to maintain a dense, long-lived plant.