Lavandula Hidcote

Experience the Intense Fragrance and Deep Purple Blooms of Lavandula Hidcote Seeds

Discover the timeless appeal of Lavandula Hidcote, having one of the richest concentrations of essential oils, resulting in exceptional fragrance both fresh and dried. This Hidcote Blue variety boasts a more erect and compact habit with remarkably dark purple flowers, making it an ideal choice for creating beautiful and fragrant hedges. Beyond its ornamental value, the fresh flowers can be crystallized for use in candies and cakes, while the dried flowers are perfect for potpourris and sachets. The extracted oils are also highly valued.

Key Features:

• Intensely Fragrant: One of the richest in essential oils for a powerful aroma.
• Deep Purple Flowers: Produces beautiful, dark purple blooms.
• Compact, Erect Habit: Ideal for hedges and formal garden designs.
• Attractive Silver-Green Foliage: Provides a lovely contrast to the deep purple flowers.
• Evergreen Perennial: Provides year-round visual interest in many climates.
• Drought Tolerant: Requires less watering once established.
• Blooms First Year: Often flowers in its first year from seed.
• Sun / Shade: Full Sun.
• Moisture Level: Moist, well-drained.
• Soil Type: Normal, loamy.
• Germination: Expect germination to take anywhere from 2-8 weeks. cover very thin layer 60-70 Degrees Fahrenheit .