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    LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Hidcote'
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    LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Hidcote'

    Commonly known as Common lavender

    AWARD
    Dwarf violet-purple
     
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    • Good to know
      Named after the Arts and Crafts garden at Hidcote, Glos. Wildlife plant - insects
    • Pests & Diseases
      Froghoppers, grey mould
    • Place of origin
      Western Mediterranean.
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Evergreen
      silvery-grey leaves to 5cm (2in) long.
    • Purple
      Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
      Violet purple
    • Spikes
      Dense spikes to 8cm (3in) long
    • Tubular
    • Coastal / windswept
      Suitable for an open site slightly back from the sea
    • Cottage garden
    • Patio / pot plants
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Linear
    • Height
      60cm (24in)
    • Spread
      75cm (30in)
    • Dwarf shrub
      Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
      Compact, bushy shrub
    • Hedge
      Ideal for hedging
    • Pruning group 7
      Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that flower on previous year's growth in Spring, or current year's growth in late Summer/Autumn.
      Action: Cut back flowered shoots to within 1 inch of previous year's growth.
      When: Annually after flowering or in Spring if flowering on current year's growth.

    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
    • Scented flowers
    • Scented foliage
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Bee friendly
    • Butterfly friendly
    • Mature Size
      60cm (24in)
      		 Dwarf Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
        75cm (30in)
      		  
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    Hedging - Box Alternatives
    Lavandula - Care Guide
    Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma
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    All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
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