Deep Violet-Purple Flowers
Produces beautiful, richly colored violet-purple flower spikes that create an attractive display throughout the flowering season.
Hidcote Lavender Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Hidcote Lavender Seeds
Hidcote Lavender, botanically known as Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote', is a popular English lavender variety admired for its rich, deep violet-purple flowers, silvery-green foliage, and soothing fragrance. This compact, evergreen perennial shrub is an excellent choice for garden borders, decorative containers, rock gardens, and fragrant landscape displays. Its aromatic flowers are also popular for dried floral arrangements, potpourri, and ornamental garden designs. With plenty of sunshine, well-drained soil, and moderate watering, Hidcote Lavender can develop into a beautiful, fragrant garden plant.
English Lavender
Deep Purple Flowers
Highly Fragrant
Perennial Shrub
Key Features
Wonderful Fragrance
Features naturally aromatic flowers and foliage that bring a pleasant lavender fragrance to gardens and outdoor spaces.
Compact Growth Habit
Develops a neat, bushy growth habit that makes it suitable for garden edging, pathways, and decorative containers.
Attractive Evergreen Foliage
Produces narrow, silvery-grey to grey-green leaves that provide ornamental interest even when the plant is not flowering.
Product Highlights
Rich violet-purple flower spikes
Sweet, soothing lavender fragrance
Compact English lavender variety
Silvery-grey aromatic foliage
Suitable for garden borders and edging
Excellent for decorative containers
Attractive to bees and pollinators
Suitable for dried flower arrangements
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' |
| Common Name | Hidcote Lavender; English Lavender |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae (Mint Family) |
| Seed Type | Perennial Ornamental Flower Seeds |
| Plant Type | Evergreen Perennial Shrub |
| Growth Habit | Compact, bushy, and upright |
| Flower Color | Deep Violet to Purple |
| Foliage Color | Silvery-Grey to Grey-Green |
| Flowering Season | Summer, with timing depending on climate |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally Zones 5–9; local climate and growing conditions may affect hardiness |
| Planting Season | Spring is generally suitable after frost risk has passed; sowing schedules vary by climate |
| Seed Starting | Start indoors in seed trays using a light, well-drained seed-starting medium |
| Germination Time | Approximately 14–20 days under suitable conditions; may vary with seed quality and treatment |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 18–22°C (65–72°F) |
| Sunlight | Full Sun; preferably 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily |
| Soil Requirements | Light, sandy or loamy, well-drained soil with neutral to alkaline pH preferred |
| Watering | Moderate during establishment; allow the soil to dry slightly between watering |
| Mature Plant Height | Approximately 30–50 cm, depending on growing conditions |
| Plant Spread | Approximately 40–60 cm, depending on climate and cultivation |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 30–45 cm between plants |
| Plant Uses | Garden Borders, Hedges, Containers, Rock Gardens, Dried Flowers, and Fragrant Landscaping |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
For more uniform germination, follow the seed supplier's recommendations. Some lavender seeds benefit from a period of cold, moist stratification. Use fresh seeds and prepare clean seed trays before sowing.
For more uniform germination, follow the seed supplier's recommendations. Some lavender seeds benefit from a period of cold, moist stratification. Use fresh seeds and prepare clean seed trays before sowing.
Step 2: Sow the Seeds
Fill seed trays with a light, well-drained seed-starting mix. Sow the tiny seeds on the surface and gently press them into the growing medium. Lavender seeds generally need light for germination, so avoid covering them with a thick layer of soil. Mist gently to maintain suitable moisture.
Fill seed trays with a light, well-drained seed-starting mix. Sow the tiny seeds on the surface and gently press them into the growing medium. Lavender seeds generally need light for germination, so avoid covering them with a thick layer of soil. Mist gently to maintain suitable moisture.
Step 3: Maintain Germination Conditions
Place the trays in a bright location with a temperature of approximately 18–22°C. Keep the growing medium lightly moist but never waterlogged. Germination may take around 14–20 days under suitable conditions, although results can vary.
Place the trays in a bright location with a temperature of approximately 18–22°C. Keep the growing medium lightly moist but never waterlogged. Germination may take around 14–20 days under suitable conditions, although results can vary.
Step 4: Transplant the Seedlings
Once seedlings develop several true leaves and become large enough to handle, carefully transplant them into individual pots. Gradually acclimatize young plants to outdoor conditions before moving them into their permanent growing location.
Once seedlings develop several true leaves and become large enough to handle, carefully transplant them into individual pots. Gradually acclimatize young plants to outdoor conditions before moving them into their permanent growing location.
Step 5: Care for Established Plants
Choose a sunny location with excellent soil drainage. Water regularly while young plants establish, then reduce watering as the plants mature. Remove faded flower spikes and lightly prune after flowering to maintain a compact, attractive shape. Avoid cutting deeply into old woody stems.
Choose a sunny location with excellent soil drainage. Water regularly while young plants establish, then reduce watering as the plants mature. Remove faded flower spikes and lightly prune after flowering to maintain a compact, attractive shape. Avoid cutting deeply into old woody stems.
Bring Fragrance and Color to Your Garden with Hidcote Lavender
Transform your outdoor space with the beautiful deep-purple flowers and soothing fragrance of Hidcote Lavender. Its compact growth, attractive silvery foliage, and aromatic flower spikes make it a wonderful choice for borders, containers, rock gardens, and fragrant landscape designs. Provide plenty of sunshine, well-drained soil, and appropriate watering to enjoy this classic English lavender in your garden.
Frequently Asked Questions
Explore helpful answers about Hidcote Lavender seed germination, flowering, fragrance, and growing requirements.
How long does Hidcote Lavender take to grow from seeds and produce flowers?
Hidcote Lavender seeds may germinate in approximately 14–20 days under suitable conditions, although germination can take longer depending on seed freshness, temperature, and any required pretreatment. After germination, seedlings need time to establish and develop into mature plants. Flowering may take more than one growing season, depending on the climate and cultivation method.
Do Hidcote Lavender seeds need cold stratification before sowing?
Some Hidcote Lavender seed lots benefit from cold, moist stratification to improve or encourage more uniform germination. However, requirements can vary depending on seed origin and treatment. Check the supplier's instructions before sowing. When stratification is recommended, follow the specified cooling period and keep the seeds appropriately moist during treatment.
Can Hidcote Lavender grow in pots, and how much sunlight does it need?
Yes, Hidcote Lavender grows well in containers when provided with adequate drainage and enough room for its roots. Choose a pot with drainage holes and use a free-draining potting mix. Place it in a sunny position where it receives around 6–8 hours of direct sunlight. Avoid excessive watering because consistently wet soil can cause root problems.