English lavender and English lavender 'Hidcote' are often considered for the same spot in the garden (hedge, flowers, pollinator friendly, container). The data below shows where they differ: size, hardiness, care, toxicity and price.
Lavandula angustifolia 60 cm × 80 cm after 10 years
An evergreen, grey-leaved, scented subshrub covered for weeks in early summer with purple, blue, pink or white flower spikes that bees and butterflies…
Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' 60 cm × 1 m after 10 years
'Hidcote' forms a compact mound of silvery foliage topped with fragrant, dark-purple flowers that attract bees. It works well along sunny borders,…
English lavender 'Hidcote' needs less care than English lavender.
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Feature
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English lavender
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English lavender 'Hidcote'
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| Group | Perennial | Perennial |
| Size after 10 years | 60 cm × 80 cm | 60 cm × 1 m |
| Ultimate size | 30–90 cm × 0.6–1.2 m | 30–60 cm × 0.5–1 m |
| Growth rate | Medium | Medium |
| Light | Full sun | Full sun |
| Soil | Average garden soil, Sandy, Calcareous | Average garden soil, Sandy, Calcareous |
| Hardiness | down to -29 °C (USDA 4, RHS H7) | down to -29 °C (USDA 4, RHS H7) |
| Foliage | Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flowering | June–August, purple, blue, pink, white | June–September, purple |
| Water need | Low | Low |
| Drought tolerance | High | High |
| Maintenance | Medium | Low |
| Planting distance | 40 cm | 60 cm |
| For dogs | Toxic | Toxic |
| For cats | Toxic | Toxic |
| For children | Mildly toxic (uncertain) | Mildly toxic (uncertain) |
| Typical price | approx. €6 | approx. €5.10 |
Prices are rounded, indicative values. Toxicity data is for information only. If your pet or child has eaten a plant, contact a vet or a doctor. Data updated: October 8, 2026
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