Lavender 'Hidcote Improved'
Supercharges the original!
Grown by Jack
Hereford
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Lavender 'Hidcote Improved'
- Is this the best lavender ever? A neat, compact variety with shimmering silvery foliage and indigo-blue flowers which radiate an unbeatable perfume on warm, sunny days.
- The key difference between 'Hidcote Improved' and 'Hidcote' is its colour retention; 'Improved' holds onto its flower colour with a vice-like grip, refusing to fade even as autumn rolls around.
- This variety builds upon the brilliance of 'Hidcote' in other areas, too, offering an even longer flowering period than its forebear, spanning all the way from May to September (and often even beyond that).
- Perfect for borders, pots and path edges; plant near your seating area to fully appreciate the sumptuous scent (which is far headier than with the original 'Hidcote').
- Award-winning 'Hidcote' lavender was first bred in the 1930s by plant collector Lawrence Johnson at Hidcote Manor, in Oxfordshire, where it is still carefully tended to this day.
- Widely considered the best English lavender, this variety has won the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit and holds Plants for Pollinators status, indicating its benefits to local bee populations.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Lavender 'Hidcote Improved' is highly suitable for 30 cm pots with excellent drainage, thriving in full sun up to 30°C.
How big does it get?
Lavender 'Hidcote Improved' typically reaches a mature height of 60 cm and a spread of 60 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Lavender 'Hidcote Improved' requires full sun to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Lavender 'Hidcote Improved' prefers well-drained, sandy or chalky soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Once established, Lavender 'Hidcote Improved' is quite drought-tolerant and only requires watering every 10 to 14 days, providing around 1.5 cm of water, though it will appreciate a thorough soaking when temperatures exceed 25°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
No strict pruning is required, but Lavender 'Hidcote Improved' generally benefits from deadheading faded flowers to encourage further blooming and cutting back dead foliage in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Lavandula 'Hidcote Improved' holds an RHS rating of H5, withstanding temperatures down to -15°C, making it hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters.
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