HerbLavender
Hidcote Lavender
English Lavender
Hidcote Lavender is a compact English lavender cultivar celebrated for its stunning deep purple flower spikes and rich fragrance. This dwarf variety reaches 24, 36 inches wide and thrives in zones 5, 9, making it one of the hardiest lavenders for northern gardeners. Its tight, mounded growth habit and gray-green foliage work beautifully in borders, rock gardens, and containers, while the blooms attract pollinators throughout the growing season.
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Growing Conditions
USDA Zone
5-9
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Preferred Temp60-75°F
Growth Stats
36 in
Width
PeriodPerennial
TypeShrub
Spacing
12-18 inches apart
Plant Profile
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Zones
5-9
Size
?in H x 36in W
Growth
Perennial
Care
Low
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Highlights
Deep purple flower spikes rise from soft gray-green foliage on a plant that stays naturally compact and shrub-like without aggressive pruning. The intoxicating fragrance draws butterflies and hummingbirds, while the neat mounding form means this lavender earns its place even in tight spaces. Year-round ornamental interest, minimal fuss, and that signature lavender scent make Hidcote a reliable performer across a wide hardiness range.
Common Uses
Hidcote Lavender serves dual purposes as both an ornamental and culinary herb. The dried flowers are valued for their fragrance in arrangements, sachets, and potpourri, while the plant's nectar-rich blooms support pollinators throughout the season.
Growing Timeline
First Bloom
Late Spring
First Harvest
Mid-summer
Last Harvest
Late Summer
Care Instructions
Pruning
Hidcote Lavender's naturally compact, mounded growth requires minimal pruning. Light deadheading of spent flower spikes encourages additional blooms and maintains a neat appearance throughout the season.
Growing Calendar
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Companion Planting
Ecology & Traits
Edible
Soil pH Range
6.5 – 7.5
Scientific Classification
Lavandula L.
Family
Lamiaceae
Genus
Lavandula