{"product_id":"lavender-angustifolia-hidcote-3","title":"Lavender Angustifolia Hidcote 5 Litre Pot","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"236\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"236\"\u003eLavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote’ – A Classic English Lavender\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"689\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"274\"\u003eLavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote’\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact, evergreen shrub prized for its intensely fragrant, deep purple flower spikes and silvery-grey foliage. This classic English Lavender is a timeless garden favourite, known for its neat, bushy form and exceptional performance in borders, containers, and formal edging. Its striking colour, scent, and structure make it ideal for cottage gardens, Mediterranean schemes, and pollinator-friendly planting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"694\"\u003e \u003ch2 data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"727\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"727\"\u003eSeasonal Beauty \u0026amp; Growth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ch3 data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"744\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"744\"\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"961\"\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"832\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"832\"\u003eIn spring, \u003cem data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"769\"\u003e‘Hidcote’\u003c\/em\u003e begins to form a neat mound of aromatic, silver-green foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"961\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"961\"\u003eAs temperatures rise, new growth emerges, and tightly packed flower buds begin to develop, promising a vibrant summer display.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3 data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"978\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"978\"\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003eIn early to mid-summer, deep violet-purple flower spikes rise above the foliage in stunning contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003eThe blooms are highly fragrant, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators throughout the flowering season.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003eIdeal for cutting, drying, or using in scented sachets and arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3 data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1293\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1293\"\u003eAutumn:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1473\"\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003eAs flowering fades, the evergreen foliage remains tidy and attractive.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1473\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1473\"\u003eLight pruning after flowering encourages a more compact habit and sets the stage for next year’s blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3 data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1710\"\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1614\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1614\"\u003eIn milder regions, the silvery foliage provides year-round structure and a soothing visual presence in the winter garden.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1710\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1710\"\u003eIn colder climates, the plant benefits from shelter and good drainage to prevent root damage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003chr data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1715\"\u003e \u003ch2 data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1740\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1740\"\u003eStructure \u0026amp; 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maintains a tight, formal shape ideal for low hedging or path edging\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"2051\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003chr data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2056\"\u003e \u003ch2 data-start=\"2058\" data-end=\"2095\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2095\"\u003ePerfect for Various Landscapes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2685\"\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2236\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2236\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2127\"\u003eFormal \u0026amp; Cottage Gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e: Excellent for low hedges, knot gardens, or borders, where its structure and scent can be fully appreciated.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2341\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2341\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2255\"\u003eHerb Gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e: A classic inclusion in herbaceous beds, offering both ornamental and practical uses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"2342\" data-end=\"2469\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2469\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2375\"\u003eDry \u0026amp; 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Prefers an open, sunny position with good air circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"2835\" data-end=\"2941\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2837\" data-end=\"2941\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2837\" data-end=\"2845\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Needs well-drained, alkaline to neutral soil. Avoid heavy or wet ground, especially in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"2942\" data-end=\"3101\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2944\" data-end=\"3101\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2944\" data-end=\"2959\"\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Low-maintenance once established. Lightly prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Avoid cutting into old wood.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"3102\" data-end=\"3223\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"3104\" data-end=\"3223\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3104\" data-end=\"3117\"\u003eHardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardy in USDA zones 5–9 (RHS H5). Tolerates frost but benefits from mulch or shelter in colder climates.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"3224\" data-end=\"3327\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"3226\" data-end=\"3327\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3226\" data-end=\"3241\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Best propagated by softwood cuttings in late spring or semi-ripe cuttings in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003chr data-start=\"3329\" data-end=\"3332\"\u003e \u003ch2 data-start=\"3334\" data-end=\"3385\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3337\" data-end=\"3385\"\u003eWhy Choose Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote’?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"3387\" data-end=\"3789\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3387\" data-end=\"3409\"\u003eLavender ‘Hidcote’\u003c\/strong\u003e is the quintessential English lavender, celebrated for its deep purple blooms, compact form, and enduring fragrance. It’s a reliable, versatile plant that suits both traditional and modern garden styles, offering sensory appeal, drought tolerance, and wildlife value. 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