How big does English lavender 'Hidcote' grow?

About 60 cm × 1 m after ten years (height × width).

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 60 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 €4 to €14 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 × 1 m after ten years. Hardy down to -29 °C. Drought tolerance: high. Toxic to dogs and cats. Sold in local shops from about €4.

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 × 1 m
Hardiness: down to -29 °C
Foliage: Evergreen
Flowering: J F M A M J J A S O N D June–September, purple

Group	Perennial
Light	Full sun
Size after 10 years	60 cm × 1 m
Ultimate size	30–60 cm × 0.5–1 m
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	60 cm
For dogs	Toxic
For cats	Toxic
For children	Mildly toxic (uncertain)
Typical price	from about €4

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. €4 – €14

Frequently asked questions

Data updated: October 8, 2026 · How our data is made

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