Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote'

Hidcote English Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote’ (English Lavender)

A compact, evergreen perennial, Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote’ is one of the most popular English lavender cultivars, valued for its rich, deep violet-purple flower spikes and dense, mounded habit. Blooming in early to mid-summer, it provides strong color and fragrance, with aromatic gray-green foliage that offers year-round interest in milder climates.

Type: Evergreen perennial
Mature Size: 1.5–2′ W × 1.5–2′ H
USDA Zones: 5a–9b
Form: Compact, mounded

Light: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, sandy or rocky soils; prefers slightly alkaline conditions
Water: Low; drought tolerant once established

Bloom Time: Early to mid-summer
Bloom Length: Moderate to long; typically 4–6 weeks

Wildlife: Bees, butterflies, deer resistant

Features & Landscape Uses:
Borders, edging, herb gardens, rock gardens, containers, mass plantings, cottage gardens, drought-tolerant landscapes

Care:
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage possible rebloom. Avoid cutting into woody stems. Requires excellent drainage—do not overwater. Trim in early spring to promote dense growth.

Plant type

Perennial

Height

18-24''

Width

18-24"

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Early Summer, Mid Summer

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Soil

Alkaline, Sandy well-drained

Landscape use

Container, Drought Tolerant Landscapes, Mass Planting

Shape

Compact, Mounded

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes