Hidcote is arguably the most famous English lavender cultivar, named for Hidcote Manor Garden in England and prized for its intensely deep violet-purple flowers and compact, tidy habit. Growing to about eighteen inches tall, it forms a dense, rounded mound of silvery-green foliage topped by short, richly colored flower spikes in early to midsummer. Its dark flower color holds well when dried, making Hidcote a favorite for lavender wands, sachets, and dried arrangements as well as low hedges and edging. Highly aromatic and much loved by bees, this hardy, drought-tolerant cultivar thrives in full sun and sharply drained soil. Its combination of compact form and the deepest purple flowers has made Hidcote a benchmark ornamental and culinary English lavender for permaculture gardens.
Flavor Profile
Sweet, classic lavender aroma; the buds are used in culinary blends, baking, and teas as well as sachets.
Visual Characteristics
Compact 18-inch mound of silvery-green foliage topped by short spikes of deep violet-purple flowers.
Growing Tips
Grow in full sun with sharp drainage. Shear lightly after flowering to keep the tidy mounded shape.
Where to Buy
Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.