Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' (25) plants
Common name: Lavender.
Zones 5 to 9.
Full sun; to flower, Lavender must be grown in full sun.
Plants reach 18 inches tall and 12 to 15 inches wide.
Growth rate: Moderate, erect herbaceous clump-forming perennial.
Deep violet-purple flower spikes fill the air with their sweet, fragrance all summer long. Though this cultivar has been grown for over 50 years, it remains one of the most popular today. Its compact habit and relatively short stature makes it a good choice for edging. It is very similar to 'Munstead.'
Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit 2001
Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit 1993
Lavender will grow in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil; and prefers alkaline, sandy soil with low fertility. To prevent crown rot, well-drained soils are required, particularly in winter, so plant in hot, dry, sunny areas where nothing else seems to grow. Other than that, Lavender is known to have few problems with pests and diseases. Shearing back the evergreen foliage in early spring will rejuvenate plants and stimulate new growth.
Attributes: border plant, in containers, cut and dried flowers and foliage, drought tolerant, evergreen, fragrant, and mass plantings. Attracts butterflies. Deer and rabbit resistant. |
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