How big does a Hidcote blue lavender get?
Size: Hidcote Lavender typically reaches a height of 12-20 inches (30-50 cm) and spreads about 20 to 24 inches (50-60 cm) wide. This size fits well into various garden designs, from borders to rock gardens.
Is lavandula angustifolia the same as Hidcote?
Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' is a compact lavender, suitable for growing in borders or as dwarf hedging – it looks lovely lining a path. Named after Hidcote, the beautiful Arts & Crafts garden in Gloucestershire, it's one of the most popular lavenders.
How to care for Hidcote blue lavender?
Success with Lavender:
- SUN Lavender loves sun. Plant them in a sunny location where there is plenty of air circulation. …
- AIR Good air circulation is essential, especially in areas of high humidity. …
- SOIL Well-drained soil. …
- WATER During the first year of your lavender's growth it needs to establish a good root system.
Can you eat Hidcote blue lavender?
Hidcote Lavender is a perennial herb that is typically grown for its edible qualities. It produces which can be harvested at any point. The have a pleasant taste and a pleasant fragrance.
An improved strain of Hidcote English Lavender with darkly colored lavender-blue flower spikes in late spring. Compact and sweetly fragrant.
Hidcote Lavender is highly prized for its stunning purple blooms and captivating fragrance, perfect for gardens and culinary creations!
It is also sometimes referred to as Hidcote Blue or Hidcote Purple. Hidcote English Lavender is one of the darkest flowered of the Lavandula angustifolia group.