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Hidcote Superior English Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote Superior'

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Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote Superior' (English Lavender) is sweetly fragrant, uniformly compact and blooms with darkly colored lavender-blue flower spikes in late spring.
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Description

Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote Superior' (English Lavender) is an improved seed-grown strain from Jelitto Perennial Seeds in Germany. With its extremely uniform compact habit and deeply colored violet-blue flowers, 'Hidcote Superior' is an excellent choice for edging walks and paths, where the aromatic flowers and foliage can be easily enjoyed. One of the most cold hardy varieties of Lavender.

Planting & Care

Tips for Growing Lavender

Lavender are sun-loving plants that thrive in hot weather and grow best in arid climates. Lavender plants will be taller and wider in mild winter, hot summer climates. The same varieties when grown in cold (zone 5-6) winter climates tend to be more compact. Lavender plants require two-to-three growing seasons to reach mature size.

Lavender plants are at their best in the drier parts of the US like the Great Plains, Intermountain West and West Coast (which has a true Mediterranean climate (wet winters and dry summers). The key is to make sure you choose a variety with sufficient winter cold hardiness for your region. (‘Vera’ and ‘Pastor’s Pride’ are among the most cold hardy.) Yet with proper soil preparation, and planting site selection, Lavender can also thrive in moister, more humid climates like the Mid-West, East Coast and Mid-Atlantic states.

  • Plant in full sun with good air circulation.
  • Plant into well drained soil. Compost-enriched garden loam is alright in drier climates, sandy or gravel soil is best in moister climates. Heavy, poorly-drained clay soils will be fatal.
  • Select a raised or sloped bed, or a planting site against a hot wall or along a cement/asphalt walk or driveway where the reflected heat keeps growing conditions hotter and drier.
  • New transplants need regular watering. Don't let the plants get too dry. Supplemental watering can be greatly reduced the second growing season as the plants become established.
  • When using drip irrigation, place the emitter off to the side of the plant, not right on the root ball to avoid overwatering of mature plants.
  • Fertilize once annually in the fall with a top dressing of Yum Yum Mix.
  • Mulch with gravel or pine needles in arid climates. In moister climates mulching with gravel will protect the crown from excessive moisture and soil splashed onto the foliage.

More in-depth guidance for growing and maintaining Lavender plants: How To Grow Lavender and How to Choose Lavender.

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As soon as your order is placed you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Some perennials are shipped as potted plants, some as perennial roots packed in peat.  The ‘Plant Information’ section describes how that item will ship. All perennials and fall-planted bulbs are packaged to withstand shipping and are fully-guaranteed. Please open upon receipt and follow the instructions included.

Perennials and fall-planted bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for your Growing Zone. Perennial and fall-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you have any questions, please call Customer Service at (801) 769-0300 or contact us by email or chat.

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Key Features

Light Requirements

  • Full Sun

Water Tolerance

Low-Water

Bloom Time

Summer

Advantages

  • Bee Friendly
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Mass Plantings
  • Long Bloom Time
  • Evergreen
  • Low Maintenance
  • Cut Flowers
  • Fragrant
  • Rock Gardens
  • Deer Resistant
  • Rabbit Resistant

Additional information

Mature Height

16" tall

Mature Spread

18" wide

Soil Type

  • Average Soil
  • Well-Drained Soil
  • Low Fertility Soil

Soil Moisture

  • Waterwise

Planting Time

  • Fall

Growing Zones

  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
  • Zone 9
  • Zone 10

Neonicotinoid Free

Yes

Can Send To PO Box

No

Ships to Hawaii & Alaska

No

Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 9 reviews.

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I ordered 3 different varieties.

"I ordered 3 different varieties. Wee one and thumbelina. Wee one seems very distressed and thumbelina has some brown but isn't down. Hidcote is looking excellent. Will be potting them after tomorrow. Will let you know"

— Donna N. (5/5)

Great lavender

"The house I moved to had several old woody ornamental lavender on its last legs that died in a prolonged ice storm. I bought these to replace them because they had good reviews and they really took off with minimal care and supplemental water in my xeriscape garden even in their first year. They're doing great. thanks! #sweepstakes"

— L. (5/5)

Small but cute and growing!

"I put this in a planter next to another planter with rosemary. The lavender is smaller than I was expecting, but it's very happy where it is an is already growing and has dozens of blooms! It arrived in perfect condition. The packaging for all of the plants was incredible. I love it!"

— Anne (5/5)

338 Greenview Dr

"I grew these in Utah around a weeping cherry tree and they were beautiful. Since moving to PA I had to get more. I love lavender! At the moment we are living temporarily on our son's property, so, all my plants are in containers. Like all plants ordered online, they were not very large, but they are growing and even beginning to flower. One plant had a lot of dead shoots and I thought it would not make it, but I cut that off to green and it is beginning to grow well now with more shoots coming from the base of the plant."

— Tiddler (5/5)

so much good roots!

"#sweepstakes"

— Madu (5/5)

Healthy, strong lavender

"I received the lavender in excellent healthy condition. Planted immediately and all the plants grew into nice size plants. Looking forward to buying more from High Gardens!"

— Kathy (5/5)

Excellence all around!

"I have been a fan of High Country Gardens for a couple of decades. This year I recently began ordering seed and plants again. I received my Hidcote lavender plant today, superbly packaged and in perfect fragrant condition. I'm adding it to my xeric garden where it's certain to thrive. I'm planting it with existing lavenders in front of my Texas red yuccas to ward off deer. It goes without saying the aroma is the cherry on top, my favorite! I know I can always count on HCG to deliver quality plants."

— Pam C. (5/5)

Lovely plant

"This plant bloomed beautifully the first year in my garden and kept blooming until a heavy frost. It was stunning in combination with alternanthera."

— Kelly I. (5/5)

Grows hardy in mountain southwest

"I used this in my xeriscape landscape since 2011and it performs splendidly. It stands up to winds, cold, and the extreme weather at 7,000feet. I've had other lavenders not perform as well. I will be adding more in future. Note that the bees love it."

— Avid G. (5/5)

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