Lavandula ang. 'Hidcote' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Lavender 'Hidcote' (Lavandula angustifolia) is a bushy, compact, evergreen perennial that produces purple, rake-shaped flowers arranged in panicles with a pleasant fragrance from June to July. Its lanceolate leaves are grey-green. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 40 cm and grows to a width of approx. 40 cm. The Lavender 'Hidcote' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Lavandula officinalis.

Bulletpoints
* The flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies. * cut flower * fragrant flowers * very beautiful in containers * evergreen * easy to care for

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Lavender 'Hidcote's are grey-green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Lavender 'Hidcote' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy, compact.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Lavender 'Hidcote' sets beautiful accents together with: Rose.

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from February to March - Harvesting: From June to September - Sowing under glass: From March to May - Sowing outdoors: From April to June.

Care
Cut back frozen shoots to the healthy wood as soon as there is no longer any danger of frost.

Flower
Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' forms rake-shaped, purple flowers arranged in panicles from June. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Use
Tub, cut, solitary, group planting, rock garden, cottage garden, bee pasture, steppe garden, scented garden, rose garden