Lavandula angustifolia - 'Hidcote' (Lavender)
| Type |
Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Herb, Hedging & Screening, Culinary, Evergreen, Ground cover, Flowering |
| Form |
Ground-Hugging Rounded Clump, Architectural Form |
| Size |
Low Border / Edging / Ground Cover Plant (up to 50cm height) |
| Colours |
Blue Flowers (Summer), Green Foliage |
| Care |
Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant |
| Hardiness |
Frost Hardy, Drought Tolerant, Seaside Friendly |
| Growth |
Medium Growing Plant |
| Earmark this plant |
This compact evergreen sub shrub produces dense aromatic gray - green foliage, as well as spikes of dark purple flowers throughout the summer. Ideal in a container, as a low hedge in the herb garden or as low specimen in a bed. 60cm tall x 80cm.
Cultivation notes: Lavender will flourish in most well drained garden soils, being especially suited to chalky soils. Plant in full sun in sheltered areas - preferably south facing. Trim flower shoots after flowering, prune last years growth to shape in spring.
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Plant Strengths: Sun loving draught tolerant plant; Scented blossom; Attracts wildlife to feed or nest; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening; Suitable for container growing; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Suitable for exposed coastal planting; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils; Suitable for hedging or topiary.
Common Missspellings: Lavandulla, Lavendula, Lavindula, Lavendulla
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