Bring classic cottage garden beauty and soothing fragrance to your landscape with Hidcote Lavender Seeds (Lavandula angustifolia). This beloved English lavender variety is known for its compact growth, silvery-green foliage, and rich violet-purple flower spikes with a beautiful aromatic scent.
Hidcote Lavender is a favorite among gardeners for its elegant appearance, versatility, and traditional lavender fragrance. Its flowers are popular for dried arrangements, sachets, crafts, and ornamental gardens, while its nectar-rich blooms attract bees and other beneficial pollinators.
Perfect for herb gardens, borders, rock gardens, containers, and Mediterranean-style landscapes, Hidcote Lavender adds year-round charm and a calming fragrance to outdoor spaces.
🌿 Plant Details
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Botanical Name: Lavandula angustifolia
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Common Name: Hidcote Lavender, English Lavender, True Lavender
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Plant Type: Perennial Herb
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Bloom Color: Deep Violet-Purple
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Flower Form: Spikes of Fragrant Small Flowers
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Foliage: Silvery Green Aromatic Leaves
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Growth Habit: Compact Bushy Shrub
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Plant Height: 12–24 inches
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Light Requirements: Full Sun
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Soil: Dry, sandy, well-draining soil
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Bloom Season: Summer
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Uses: Herb gardens, borders, containers, dried flowers, sachets, pollinator gardens
💜 Why Grow Hidcote Lavender Seeds?
- 🌸 Classic English Lavender: A traditional favorite known for beautiful purple blooms and fragrance.
- 🌿 Highly Aromatic: Perfect for dried flowers, crafts, and fragrant garden spaces.
- 🐝 Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects.
- 🪴 Container Friendly: Grows beautifully in pots and decorative planters.
- ☀️ Drought Tolerant: Thrives in sunny locations with well-drained soil.
🌱 Growing Tips
- Lavender seeds require cold stratification to improve germination.
- Sow seeds on the surface of a well-draining seed mix and lightly press into the soil.
- Keep soil lightly moist but avoid overwatering.
- Provide bright light and warm temperatures after the cold treatment period.
- Transplant seedlings into full sun with excellent drainage.
- Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a compact shape.
Germination: Approximately 14–90 days depending on seed preparation and conditions.
Days to Bloom: Usually 1–3 years from seed.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is Hidcote Lavender?
Hidcote Lavender is a popular English lavender variety known for its deep purple flowers, compact growth, and strong fragrance.
Can Hidcote Lavender grow from seeds?
Yes. Lavender can be grown from seed, although germination can be slow and requires patience.
Does Lavender need full sun?
Yes. Lavender grows best in full sun with well-draining soil.
Can Hidcote Lavender grow in containers?
Yes. Its compact size makes it an excellent choice for pots, planters, and patio gardens.
Where to Buy Hidcote Lavender Seeds for Sale?
At Seed World, we offer fresh Hidcote Lavender Seeds (Lavandula angustifolia) with fast U.S. shipping. Grow fragrant English lavender perfect for herb gardens, borders, containers, dried flower arrangements, and pollinator-friendly landscapes.
