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Compact Growth Lavender

Transform your garden with the classic beauty of Lavender 'Hidcote', a renowned English perennial valued for its compact habit, deep purple flower spikes, and evergreen foliage. This hardy shrub (Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote') is a favourite for traditional and contemporary gardens alike.

Why Choose Lavender 'Hidcote'?

• Biodiversity Booster: Nectar-rich blooms attract bees, butterflies, and other vital pollinators.
• Year-Round Structure: Evergreen foliage keeps borders looking neat even in winter.
• Versatile Uses: Perfect as low hedging, edging along paths, or in patio containers.

Growing Guide

• Planting Time: Best planted in spring or early autumn when the soil is workable.
• Sunlight: Requires full sun for best flowering and compact growth.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, neutral to alkaline soils (avoid waterlogged ground).
• Hardiness: Suitable for UK gardens (RHS hardiness H5), tolerates frosts down to -15°C.

Caring for Your Lavender

• Watering: Water young plants regularly until established; drought tolerant thereafter.
• Pruning: Trim back after flowering in late summer to maintain shape and encourage dense growth.
• No Special Fertiliser Needed: Too much feed can reduce flowering; a light mulch of gravel helps drainage.

Design Ideas & Companions

• Create fragrant borders with companion plants like rosemary, sage, or ornamental grasses.
• Add structure to cottage gardens or Mediterranean schemes with Hidcote's neat mounds and vibrant colour.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant Lavender 'Hidcote'?
  The ideal time is spring or early autumn when the soil is moist but not waterlogged.
• How tall and wide does it grow?
  Mature plants typically reach about 60cm in height and spread up to 75cm.
• Does it need protection over winter?
  No special protection is needed in most UK gardens; ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.