Hidcote Giant lavandin
Lavandula intermedia 'Hidcote Giant'
RHS AGM 2001
USDA zones5 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds dry soil
Size2.5 feet tall2.5 feet wide
- Habit
- Mounding
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Dark violet-blue
- Foliage color
- Grey-green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Neutral to slightly alkaline (pH 6.5-8.0)
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Hidcote Giant' lavandin (Lavandula intermedia 'Hidcote Giant') is a perennial for borders, hedges, containers, and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun and dry, sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice. It is a larger version of Hidcote with tall flower stems. Dark violet-blue blooms open from early to late summer and attract bees and butterflies.
Pairs well with Star of persia, Heavy Metal switchgrass, and Elfin mother of thyme.