Lavandin and English lavender 'Hidcote' are often considered for the same spot in the garden (flowers, pollinator friendly, hedge, container). The data below shows where they differ: size, hardiness, care, toxicity and price.
Lavandula × intermedia 90 cm × 1 m after 10 years
A bigger, more vigorous hybrid than true lavender: a grey-green, aromatic subshrub that carries long-stemmed, strongly scented flower spikes in summer…
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,…
Lavandin grows larger: 90 cm × 1 m after ten years, against 60 cm × 1 m for English lavender 'Hidcote'.
English lavender 'Hidcote' is hardier: down to -29 °C, against -23 °C for Lavandin.
English lavender 'Hidcote' needs less care than Lavandin.
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Feature
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Lavandin
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English lavender 'Hidcote'
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| Group | Perennial | Perennial |
| Size after 10 years | 90 cm × 1 m | 60 cm × 1 m |
| Ultimate size | 0.6–1 m × 0.6–1 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 -23 °C (USDA 6, RHS H7) | down to -29 °C (USDA 4, RHS H7) |
| Foliage | Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flowering | June–September, purple, white | June–September, purple |
| Water need | Low | Low |
| Drought tolerance | High | High |
| Maintenance | Medium | Low |
| Planting distance | 70 cm | 60 cm |
| For dogs | Mildly toxic (uncertain) | Toxic |
| For cats | Mildly toxic (uncertain) | Toxic |
| For children | Mildly toxic (uncertain) | Mildly toxic (uncertain) |
| Typical price | approx. €4.90 | approx. €4 |
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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