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Lavender 'Hidcote Blue'     

Lavandula angustifolia

Hidcote Blue is part of the Lavandula genus and is a Lavender variety. Its scientific name is Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote Blue'. This variety typically blooms in the following colours:   Lavender (floral) and   Dark slate blue. The leaves of this particular variety normally show as   Cool grey and   Hunter green colour. This variety is a Herb that typically grows as an Perennial, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of three years or more. Hidcote Blue is known for its Forb habit and growing to a height of approximately 40.0 cm (1.30 feet).

Spain is believed to be where Hidcote Blue originates from.

Typically, Hidcote Blue Lavender is normally fairly low maintenance and can thus be quite easy to grow - only a basic level of care is required throughout the year to ensure it thrives. Being aware of the basic growing conditions this plant likes (soil, sun and water) will result in a strong and vibrant plant.

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How to grow Lavender 'Hidcote Blue'

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Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Hidcote Blue is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Use USDA Hardiness Zone 5 - 9 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant. Hidcote Blue requires a sandy soil with a ph of 6.0 - 7.0 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil to neutral soil.

Growing Hidcote Blue from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.23 inches (0.6 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 15°C / 59°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Hidcote Blue about 1 days after your last frost date.

Transplanting Hidcote Blue

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Hidcote Blue is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Hidcote Blue

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Lavender Hidcote Blue Etymology

Latin for “narrow leaf.”

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