Lavender - Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote Blue-Strain'

Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote Blue-Strain' is a popular lavender variety that enchants with its intense violet-blue flowers and aromatic fragrance. This evergreen perennial blooms from June to August and is a magnet for bees and butterflies. Growing to a height of 30–50 cm, this lavender is ideal for beds, borders, rockeries, or as a low hedge. Its drought tolerance also makes it particularly easy to care for.

The 'Hidcote Blue-Strain' lavender brings a Mediterranean flair to any garden and is ideal for creating natural, fragrant, and colorful plantings. Its intense aroma also makes it a popular plant for scented pillows and other lavender products.

Details:
Sowing indoors/greenhouse: February to March
Sowing outdoors: April to May
Germination time: 14–21 days at 18–20 °C
Sowing depth: Cover seeds only lightly with soil
Height: 30–50 cm
Planting distance: 30–40 cm
Flowering time: June to August
Soil: Permeable, calcareous, dry to fresh
Fertilization: Organic fertilizer, sparingly
Location: Sunny
Water requirement: Low; avoid waterlogging

Growing tips:
Light germinator. Sow at temperatures of 15–20°C and keep evenly moist. After germination, store in a cooler location.
Lavender thrives best in a full-sun location with well-drained, slightly sandy soil. After flowering, pruning is recommended to keep the plant compact and vigorous. However, this should not be done into the old wood. Lavender is hardy, but in regions with harsh winters, it requires light protection, such as brushwood.

Use:
Fragrant plant
Bee pasture
Herb and rock garden
dried flowers

Bag contents:
Approx. 100 seeds
Store in a cool, dry place.