How tall does Hidcote lavender grow?
How tall does Hidcote lavender grow?
18-24″ tall
18-24″ tall x 18-24″ wide. ‘Hidcote’ Lavender is a standout English variety known for its strong fragrance and winter hardiness.
How big does Hidcote blue lavender grow?
12-18″ tall
Hidcote Blue English Lavender
| Zones | 4 – 10 |
|---|---|
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Water Tolerance | Low-Water |
| Mature Height | 12-18″ tall |
| Mature Spread | 24-36″ wide |
Is Hidcote lavender slow growing?
If you’re looking for smaller mounding perennials and evergreen flowering shrubs to add to your garden, then you can’t go wrong with Hidcote lavender. The plants have a semiwoody habit of growing around 1.5 feet tall and wide at maturity.
How far apart do you plant lavender Hidcote?
How to Grow and Care for Lavender ‘Hidcote’
| Conditions | Lavender Hidcote Requirements |
|---|---|
| Planting distance: | Plant 2 feet apart for hedging and 3 feet apart from other plants for when planting in garden boarders. |
| Hardiness: | Tolerates frost and cold Winters with occasional temperatures as low as -15°C (5°F). USDA zones: 5,6,7,8,9. |
Is Hidcote lavender dwarf?
Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote’ is a compact lavender, suitable for growing in borders or as dwarf hedging – it looks lovely lining a path. Named after Hidcote, the beautiful Arts & Crafts garden in Gloucestershire, it’s one of the most popular lavenders.
Will Hidcote lavender grow in shade?
No, ideally it’s best that all types of lavender are exposed to full sun for most of the day. Hardier varieties (Hidcote and Grosso) may survive but it’s best to find a sunny spot to plant them in.
How wide does Hidcote lavender grow?
Evergreen in warm winter climates, it typically grows in a bushy shrub, up to 12-20 in. tall (30-50 cm) and spreads up to 20-24 in. (50-60 cm). This perennial is very versatile and can also be used in perennial borders, containers, rock gardens or herb gardens.
Does Hidcote blue lavender spread?
What is the difference between Hidcote and Munstead lavender?
Hidcote lavender has a deeper, violet-blue color for the flowers and the flower head is more compact. Munstead flowers are somewhat ‘looser’ and lighter in color. It’s named for Munstead Woods. Another plus is that it can withstand hot summer temperatures better than other of the English lavenders.
How quickly does lavender Hidcote grow?
around 10cm per year
‘Hidcote’ lavender grows at a rate of around 10cm per year and reaches around 75cm x 60cm. For a smaller, equally hardy lavender that is more compact and has looser, paler flowers, try Lavandula angustifolia ‘Munstead’. Lavender ‘Munstead’ copes with heat better than other English lavenders.
Which lavender is smallest?
Dwarf Lavender is low growing and best suited to a height of less than 50cm. Dwarf Lavender plants have an average growth rate and can be expected to achieve 20-40cm per year.