High Country Gardens
Hidcote Blue English Lavender
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking fragrant, deer-resistant borders.
Discover the Hidcote Blue English Lavender, an exceptional cultivar of Lavandula angustifolia. This plant boasts richly colored violet-blue flower spikes that bloom in late spring, adding a touch of elegance to any garden. Its compact and uniform growth habit makes it ideal for borders and containers. The foliage and flowers are sweetly fragrant, and the blooms hold their color beautifully when dried. Known for its cold hardiness and resistance to deer and rabbits, this lavender thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, attracting beneficial pollinators.
$9.99
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#864 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-64%
Below average
Ships As
Potted Plant
/ Potted Plant
Who it's for
- Busy homeowners needing low-maintenance, climate-resilient perennials
- Crafters and cooks wanting deer-resistant, harvestable garden additions
- Gardeners seeking sensory appeal and vibrant floral displays
Who should skip it
- Gardeners managing heavy clay or poorly draining soil
- Casual growers looking for strictly hands-off landscape plants
- Residents in regions with intense summer heat and humidity
Performance breakdown
Cold Hardiness
Thrives across a wide range of zones from 4 through 10.
Pest Resistance
Reliably deters deer and rabbits from grazing on your garden borders.
Pollinator Appeal
Highly effective at drawing bees and butterflies to your outdoor space.
Drought Tolerance
Requires minimal supplemental watering once established in well-drained soil.
Visual Uniformity
Compact growth habit creates a clean, consistent look for formal landscaping.
Harvest Utility
Fragrant blooms retain their vibrant color exceptionally well after drying.
Key Specs
Ships As
Potted Plant
Mature Height
12-18 inches
Mature Spread
24-36 inches
Hardiness Zones
4-10
Soil Type
Well-Drained Soil, Low Fertility Soil, Sandy
Water Tolerance
Low-Water
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Growth Habit
Shrub
Features
- Deeply colored lavender-blue flower spikes
- Compact and uniform growth habit
- Sweetly fragrant flowers and foliage
- Excellent for drying and crafts
- Highly cold-hardy variety
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Resistant to deer and rabbits
- Evergreen foliage provides year-round interest
What customers say
Customers consistently rate the Hidcote Blue English Lavender highly, emphasizing its exceptional quality upon arrival. Reviewers frequently note the plants are robust, well packaged, and establish quickly, demonstrating excellent reliability across various climates. The deep blue color and strong, classic lavender fragrance meet or exceed expectations, making this a reliable choice for gardeners seeking true English lavender performance and vigor in their landscape.
Know before you buy
Since this variety reaches a mature spread of 24 to 36 inches, you should space them at least 24 inches apart to ensure proper air circulation, which is vital for preventing fungal issues.
Hidcote Blue thrives in well-drained, low-fertility, or sandy soil. If you have heavy clay soil, you must amend it with grit or organic matter to improve drainage, as this plant will not tolerate 'wet feet' during the winter.
Yes, the strong, aromatic oils in the foliage and flowers make this plant unappealing to deer and rabbits. It is an excellent choice for gardens where wildlife browsing is a common concern.
Once the flowers fade, you can trim back the flower stalks to encourage a tidy shape. Avoid cutting into the old, woody stems, as lavender does not always regenerate well from old wood.
Absolutely. Its compact, uniform growth habit makes it well-suited for pots, provided the container has excellent drainage holes and is placed in a spot that receives full sun throughout the day.
Hidcote Blue is highly cold-hardy and suitable for zones 4 through 10. In the coldest regions of its range, ensure the plant is established before winter and avoid over-watering in the fall to help it enter dormancy successfully.
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