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Lavender 'Hidcote'

Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' · Shrub

Hardiness
H5 Hardy — cold winter (to −10 to −15°C)
Position
Full sun
Height × Spread
60 cm × 50–100 cm
Soil
well-drained soil
Flowering
June–August
Toxicity
No specific toxicity is listed by the RHS. This is not a guarantee of safety — check with a vet or the ASPCA before pets or children eat any plant.

The Gardening Year

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🪴 Plant out
🌸 In flower
✂️ Prune

Watch out for

Root rot (Phytophthora): Plant in free-draining soil with good air circulation and avoid overwatering during dry spells.

Rosemary beetle: Hand-pick adults and larvae regularly or apply a biological control like nematodes if infestations are severe.

Grey mould (Botrytis): Ensure good air circulation by pruning out crowded growth and avoid wetting foliage when watering.

Vine weevil: Apply biological nematodes to the soil in late summer and autumn to control root-feeding larvae.

Winter dieback: Avoid pruning in late autumn in wet regions and ensure plants are situated in well-drained, sunny positions.

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