{"product_id":"col-5l-lav-hid-blux1","title":"1 Lavender Hidcote Blue Plant, Fragrant Hardy Perennial Lavender Bush, Garden Ready, 5 Litre Root Ball","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLavender Hidcote Blue – Fragrant Hardy Perennial Lavender Bush\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eLavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' is one of the most popular and reliable English lavender varieties, prized for its deep dark blue to purple flower spikes and wonderfully aromatic, silver-green foliage. This established, mature plant arrives in a 5 litre pot (23cm), garden ready to plant straight into borders, containers, or hedging schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA compact, bushy evergreen shrub, Hidcote Blue is perfect for creating low lavender hedges, edging pathways, or adding structure and fragrance to cottage gardens, gravel gardens, and Mediterranean-style planting schemes. Equally at home in raised beds, patio planters, window boxes, and sensory gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis drought-tolerant lavender thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, requiring minimal watering once established — making it an excellent low-maintenance choice for sunny, dry positions. The richly scented flowers appear from June to August, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators throughout the summer months. The fragrant foliage and dried flowers are also widely used for potpourri and cut flower arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 x Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' plant supplied in a 5 litre pot (23cm), established and garden ready\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lavender Hidcote, Hidcote Blue Lavender, English Lavender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy Evergreen Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height and Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40–60 cm x 40–60 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, Bushy, Mound-Forming Evergreen Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hedging, Path Edging, Borders, Cottage Gardens, Gravel Gardens, Containers, Sensory Gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e June to August\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep Dark Blue to Purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aromatic, Narrow, Silver-Green Evergreen Leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-Drained, Sandy or Chalky Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully Hardy (down to -15°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees, Butterflies and Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly trim after flowering and again in spring to maintain a compact shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRHS Award:\u003c\/strong\u003e Holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in a sunny, sheltered position with free-draining soil for the best results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid heavy, waterlogged or clay soils — add grit or sand to improve drainage if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly until established, then only during prolonged dry spells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrim lightly after flowering to remove spent flower stalks and encourage a neat, bushy habit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid cutting back into old, woody growth as lavender does not regenerate well from bare wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing is for the Hidcote Blue variety, distinguished by its particularly deep blue-purple flowers and compact growing habit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants For All Seasons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58090311975286,"sku":"COL-5L-LAV-HID-BLUX1","price":26.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/5990\/3625\/files\/file_1ab1db13-0f1b-46dc-b065-d30e4943e1ea.png?v=1781518074","url":"https:\/\/www.plantsforallseasons.co.uk\/products\/col-5l-lav-hid-blux1","provider":"Plants For All Seasons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}