Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' (lavender) – purple – 6 plants, Ø11 cm, 15–25 cm high

You will receive 6 purple Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' (lavender) plants, fresh from the grower. The plants are in Ø11 cm nursery pots and are approximately 15–25 cm tall. Lavender smells wonderful, blooms all summer long, and is a magnet for bees and butterflies. It is hardy in winter, so it can remain outside all year round.

Characteristics

• Indoor or outdoor: Outdoor plant – for garden, balcony and terrace
• Botanical name: Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote'
• Also known as: lavender
• Quantity: 6 plants
• Pot size: Ø11 cm
• Height at delivery: approx. 15–25 cm
• Flower colour: purple
• Flowering period: June–August
• Location: sun
• Hardy in winter: yes
• Foliage: evergreen
• Watering: keep the soil lightly moist during the first year; afterwards, water only during dry periods
• Beautiful in: borders, pots on balconies or terraces
• Bees and butterflies: attracts bees, bumblebees and butterflies

Care

After flowering, cut the lavender back by a third, but do not cut into old, bare wood. This keeps the plant compact. Also read our tips on watering and repotting.