Lavender -
Hidcote Blue :
The Lavender
English Dwarf
Hidcote, 'Lavandula
angustifolia', is an
improved dwarf
variety of Lavender
that stays 12 inches
high and is very
uniform and compact.
The English Lavender
Dwarf Hidcote has
lots of flower
spikes growing very
dark purple,
fragrant, 1/4 to 1/2
inch flowers. The
Lavender blooms in
late spring and into
the summer. It also
has the
characteristic
square stems of the
mint family.
The English
Hidcote prefers full
sun and loose,
light, well drained
soil. Do not
fertilize, over rich
soil will cause the
plant to be less
fragrant. Plant in
early spring, as
soon as the soil can
be worked or in late
fall. The Lavender
can be used for a
short hedge, edging,
rock gardens, and
pots. Lavender also
are used in sachets
and pot pourri.
