Home : Hedging, Trees, Shrubs & Conifers : Hedging, Trees, Shrubs & Conifers L-N : LAVENDER HIDCOTE Lavandula angustifolia Hidcote Suitable for any normal soil and position and the following  Ultimate Height 2ft (60cm) Exposed/Windy Hedge Height 2ft (60cm) Damp Shade Av. Growth/Year* 4ins (10cm) Dry Shade Wet Sites Native Coastal Areas Evergreen Chalky Soil   This plant has been awarded an RHS Award of Garden Merit. Av. Growth/Year* = Average growth per year in first 10-20 years, click here for more details.

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Silver-grey narrow leaves and masses of violet flower spikes very attractive from July to September. Foliage and flowers heavily perfumed. Sunny position, well drained soil. The dried leaves and flowers of Lavenders are useful in a pot-pourri. The flower heads should be cut before they are fully open. We recommend planting lavender in spring. We do not normally send lavender plants in winter. UK grown plants. HEDGE Trim in April. For hedges about 2ft (60cm). Plant 12-15ins (30-38cm) apart. SHRUB 2ft x 20ins (60cm x 50cm).

Price per plant for   1+ 5+ 50+ 250+  Pg   £2.69 £2.49 £2.30 £1.99 Pg = Pot grown.