Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote Superior'
Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote Superior'
- expected April
This is true English Lavender with exceptionally fragrant foliage and flowers. Despite the common name, this is a Mediterranean native. As such, it needs excellent drainage and full sun. Do not attempt to grow on overly fertile or moist soil. Light, sandy soil preferred. We grow l. angustifolia as it is the easiest to overwinter in the Hudson Valley.
'Hidcote Superior' is an improved variety with a uniform, compact habit and better flowers.
Zones: 5 to 9
Family: Lamiaceae
Type: Perennial
Height: 12 to 18 in.
Spread: 12 to 18 in.
Exposure: full sun
Soil Conditions: dry, well-drained
Bloom Time: July to September
Bloom Color: Deep Violet Blue
Native Range: the Mediterranean
Image Credits:
- Image 1 (flowers) Magnus Manske, CC BY-SA 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
- Image 2 (foliage) Photo by David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons