Wildflowers
Lavender 'Hidcote'
Lavender
Create a hazy blue sea of flowers with this classic lavender variety. Much-loved by bees, the plants will literally buzz with life if planted in a sunny spot. The needle-like aromatic grey-green leaves emit a heady scent when crushed, making this an excellent plant to edge a pathway. Foliage and flowers dry well.
- Plant type
- Perennial
- Position
- Full Sun
- Height
- 60cm
- Spread
- 50cm
Growing calendar
Sowing & growing
Feb-April, sow under cover. Surface sow on moist seed compost, and cover with a very fine layer of soil. Germination can be very slow, and seeds may need to be exposed to temperatures of -4°C-+4°C before being moved back to warmer temperatures for germination. Transplant seedlings into pots when large enough to handle, and acclimatise before planting out when danger of frost has passed. Seeds can be sown directly May-July, 5mm deep. When seedlings appear, thin to 30 cm apart.
Aftercare
Trim over lightly once flowers fade. Can be propagated by cuttings.
Gallery
Ref. SEL001