Garden Goods Direct | Lavender Hidcote

Lavender Hidcote, or more commonly referred to as English Lavender is a versatile and fragrant evergreen perennial that has many uses beyond just the herb garden. Deep purple flower spikes rise gracefully above mounds of gray-green foliage to provide pleasing color and fragrance to a garden. The lavender plants’ violet blue hues contrast beautifully with the plants’ blue green foliage. Botanically referred to as ‘Lavandula Angustifolia Hidcote, ‘ this unique herb easily adds a new layer of depth and beauty to a garden and boasts a very easy care regimen. Ideal conditions for growing lavender include full sun and sandy, alkaline soils. Additionally, the herbaceous perennial plants require a well draining soil and good air circulation for optimal growth. Hidcote Lavender is a very hardy perennial and will also tolerate conditions of partial shade. These popular garden plants are also drought tolerant and deer and rabbit resistant. As an added bonus a plethora of pollinators ranging from butterflies to bees enjoy the bright blue flower spikes on the Hidcote Lavender. Ideal for planting in herb gardens, mass plantings, borders and rock gardens, your Hidcote Lavender will bring serenity and beauty to your yard. As an added bonus, the lavender makes for a gorgeous addition to cut flower arrangements, and the dried flowers form your lavender can be used to provide pleasant aromas in a wide variety of projects.