Herbs - English Lavender, Lavandula Hidcote

This popular garden herb makes a great addition to borders and flower beds. Its evergreen foliage provides silvery colour interest and texture throughout the year, and, in summer, the dense spikes of vibrant purple flowers add a pop of colour to the garden. These blooms are bursting with nectar and are irresistible to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. The foliage and flowers make attractive cut displays and can be arranged fresh or dried. English lavender plants are among the best all year round plants for garden design and are ideal small shrubs for small gardens.

Lavandula Hidcote is one of the best culinary lavender cultivars. It can be used fresh or dried as a rub or seasoning to add flavour to meats and stews. The flowers and buds can be harvested for making tea, and you’ll notice your drink has a violet hue due to the rich colour of the blooms.

English lavender is a relatively slow growing herb, making it ideal for growing in a plant pot – but bear in mind that container plants need watering more often. These are low-maintenance real plants that are easy to care for. Plant them in full sun, out of strong winds and ensure the soil is free draining. This variety of lavender plant is hardy to UK winters and only needs pruned annually to keep its dense, bushy shape.

Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.