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Hidcote Blue Lavender: A Bluer Take on a Classic
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Hidcote Blue lavender is a compact English lavender with violet-blue to purple-blue spikes over gray-green foliage. It forms a bushy plant about 2 feet tall and 30 inches wide, with flower stems roughly 8 to 12 inches long, and it reaches full bloom in mid-June.
If classic Hidcote is the deep, inky end of English lavender, Hidcote Blue leans a little cooler and bluer, while keeping the same tidy size and sweet, low-camphor fragrance.
Hidcote Blue at a glance
| Trait | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote Blue' |
| Flower color | Violet-blue to purple-blue |
| Foliage | Gray-green |
| Habit | Bushy and compact |
| Mature size | About 24 inches tall and 30 inches wide |
| Stems | About 7.9 to 11.8 inches |
| Bloom | Mid-June, moderate rebloom |
| Hardiness | USDA zones 5a to 8b |
Best spots for it
Compact English lavenders are the most versatile lavenders in a garden, and Hidcote Blue is a good example. Use it for a low hedge along a walk, as an edging for rose or vegetable beds, in a formal herb garden or in a large container. Its blue tone pairs well with white and pink lavenders and with yellow flowers like coreopsis, which make the blue pop.
Planting and spacing
- Sun: full sun, at least six to eight hours.
- Soil: sandy, loamy or gritty and well drained. Raise the bed on clay.
- Spacing: 18 to 24 inches for a hedge, about 30 inches for separate mounds.
- Planting: crown at soil level, deep watering in, mulch kept off the stems.
Hidcote Blue benefits from winter chilling to flower well, so cold winters within its range are a plus. Check yours with the USDA Zone Finder.
Through the seasons
- Mid-June: peak bloom and the best time to harvest.
- After bloom: cut spent stems and shear the mound by up to a third in green growth; a moderate rebloom may follow.
- Late summer: stop trimming so the plant can harden off.
- Spring: wait for new growth, then remove winter-damaged tips. See the Pruning Calendar.
Kitchen and craft uses
As an English lavender with a sweet, low-camphor profile, Hidcote Blue rates great for culinary use. Harvest food buds from plants grown as food when the buds are colored and only a few flowers are open, dry them in the shade and use them sparingly in baking, sugars and syrups. Its stems are a good length for sachets, small bundles and wands.
Plants, plugs and trays
For home gardens, choose 3-inch plugs, 4-inch pots or 1-gallon pots. For hedges, rows and potting up, there are 72-cell and deep 20-cell plug trays. See each product page for current sizes and availability, or the Wholesale Hub for tray orders.
Frequently asked questions
How is Hidcote Blue different from Hidcote?
Both are compact English lavenders. Hidcote is known for very dark violet-purple flowers; Hidcote Blue is listed as violet-blue to purple-blue and slightly larger. Compare them in the Compare tool.
Is it good for a low hedge?
Yes. Its compact, bushy habit makes a tidy hedge about 2 feet tall.
Is it deer resistant?
Yes, it is rated deer resistant, and pollinators rate it great.
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