How big does English lavender 'Hidcote' grow?

About 60 cm × 50 cm after ten years (height × width). Its ultimate size is 30–60 cm × 40–50 cm.

Is English lavender 'Hidcote' hardy?

Hardy down to -29 °C (USDA zone 4, RHS H7). It gets through winter in every part of the country.

How far apart should English lavender 'Hidcote' be planted?

Planted on its own, it needs 35 cm between plants. For a hedge, allow 3 plants per metre.

When does English lavender 'Hidcote' flower?

Flowering: June–September, purple.

How much water does English lavender 'Hidcote' need?

Water need: low. Drought tolerance: high.

How much does English lavender 'Hidcote' cost?

It sells for roughly CZK 49 to CZK 360 in local shops, depending on size.

English lavender 'Hidcote'

Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote'

English lavender 'Hidcote' (Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote') is a perennial that reaches 60 cm × 50 cm after ten years. Hardy down to -29 °C. Drought tolerance: high. Toxic to dogs and cats. Sold in local shops from about CZK 49.

Illustration of English lavender 'Hidcote' — An illustration of the typical shape of the mature plant, not a photo.

What it's good for, and what it isn't

'Hidcote' forms a compact mound of silvery foliage topped with fragrant, dark-purple flowers that attract bees. It works well along sunny borders, as a low hedge or in a freely draining container. Established plants need little watering, but benefit from light annual trimming without cutting into bare old wood.

Watch out for

In Central Europe, waterlogging and wet winter soil are important causes of root rot and plant loss. Shade reduces flowering, while neglected plants become woody and open. Hard pruning into bare old wood gives poor regrowth; roots in containers are more vulnerable to winter frost.

Key facts

Light: Full sun
Water need: Low
Care: Low
Size after 10 years: 60 cm × 50 cm
Hardiness: down to -29 °C
Foliage: Evergreen
Flowering: J F M A M J J A S O N D June–September, purple

All details

Group	Perennial
Light	Full sun
Size after 10 years	60 cm × 50 cm
Ultimate size	30–60 cm × 40–50 cm
Hardiness	down to -29 °C (USDA 4, RHS H7)
Soil	Average garden soil, Sandy, Calcareous
Foliage	Evergreen
Flowering	June–September, purple
Water need	Low
Drought tolerance	High
Maintenance	Low
Root aggressiveness	Low
Suckering	no
Spreading	Low
Distance from buildings	no data
Distance from paving	no data
Litter	not typical
Planting distance	35 cm
For dogs	Toxic
For cats	Toxic
For children	Mildly toxic (uncertain)
Typical price	from about CZK 49

Toxicity data is for information only. If your pet or child has eaten a plant, contact a vet or a doctor.

Sizes and prices available

The same plant is sold as a small pot and as a specimen several metres tall, and the price follows. Prices are rounded and for guidance only.

Size	Typical price
size not stated	approx. CZK 49 – CZK 360

Frequently asked questions

Data updated: October 17, 2026 · How our data is made

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Guide on the topic

Planting and pruning lavender: when, where, how much to cut Lavender wants a sunny spot and loose, free-draining soil, and likes limy soil too; plant it in spring, in April or May, 30-45 cm apart for a hedge. Prune it twice a year: in spring, in late March or April once hard frosts are over, cut the shoots back by about two thirds, but always only into green, leafy growth; after flowering, in late July or August, take off the faded flower stalks with the top 2-3 centimetres of leaves, shaping a dome. Never cut into the bare, woody part, as lavender does not regrow from it. English lavender and 'Hidcote' survive hard winters, lavandin is a little more tender, and French lavender takes only mild winters.

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