Lavender 'Hidcote Blue' (a compact form of Lavandula angustifolia) is a premium English lavender famed for its intense, deep violet-blue flowers and sweet, highly aromatic scent. It thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, growing into a versatile, low-maintenance evergreen shrub.
Key Characteristics
Blooms: Dense, uniform spikes of rich, dark violet-blue flowers that appear from mid to late summer (typically June through September).Foliage: Narrow, silvery-grey evergreen leaves that remain visually attractive all year round.
Size: Grows to a compact, bushy mound measuring roughly 60 cm in height with a spread of about 75 cm.
Hardiness: Fully hardy and frost-tolerant, making it excellent for surviving cold winters.
Wildlife: Holds the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM) and is celebrated as a "Plant for Pollinators," acting as a major magnet for bees and butterflies.
Best Uses
Low Hedging: Perfect for lining pathways, borders, and rose gardens.
Containers: Can be successfully grown in patio tubs and pots placed near doorways to enjoy the fragrance.
Harvesting: Excellent for drying, making potpourri, or using in crafts and culinary dishes
.Companion Planting: Makes an excellent companion for vegetable and fruit patches by drawing in beneficial insects.
Care Tips
Soil: Requires poor to moderately fertile, well-draining soil. It is important to avoid waterlogging and heavy clay (adding grit is recommended for clay-heavy areas).Sunlight: Needs full sun to perform at its best.Pruning: Prune annually in the autumn or early spring after flowering to maintain its compact shape and promote strong growth for the following summer.
Lavandula Augustifolia (Lavender Hidcote blue, LAHB)
Plant Factfile
Height 45-60cm Spread 45-60cm Soil Poor, well drained Flowers June to August Position Full Sun Hardiness H1-H5 What you’re buying
Plant images are used for illustrative purposes only, so you know what your plant will look like once fully grown.
You’re purchasing your chosen size of plug plant (by selecting “Plant Size” option above).
Mini Plugs: Each plug is approximately 15mm sq, containing tender young seedlings in need of pricking out and potting on to grow before being planted out.
Midi Plugs: Each plug is approximately 20mm sq, plants are a little more mature than the mini's, can sometimes be planted out if the weather is good and the last frost has passed.
Maxi Plugs: Each plug is approximately 30mm sq, plants are more mature, sometimes over a year old, which can mean well developed root systems and/or fewer leaves due to winter dormancy or cutting back. Generally hardened off and garden ready, though for best results good weather is preferred for planting out.
Full information about plant sizes, including pictures, can be found here.
Delivery & Dispatch
Delivery Costs
- £3 flat rate delivery on all orders under £50
- Free delivery on orders over £50
When Orders Are Posted
Orders are normally posted on the Tuesday following your order. This helps us work efficiently and also reduces unnecessary trips and emissions. In most cases, after Tuesday posting your plants should arrive before the weekend.
Packaging & Plant Care During Transit
Our plugs are gently squeezed and carefully packed into breathable, unsealed plastic bags. The plants are then packed into recycled cardboard packaging wherever possible.