Lavandula 'Hidcote Superior'

Lavandula 'Hidcote Superior': Refined Fragrance and Lasting Colour

With its upright habit and intense violet-blue flowers, Lavandula 'Hidcote Superior' brings classic elegance to the sun-drenched garden. A refined improvement on a heritage favourite, its fragrant spikes rise above silvery-green foliage, offering structure, scent, and a timeless Mediterranean feel throughout the summer season.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 45–60 cm
• Spread: 40–50 cm, forming a neat, upright clump
• Flower Colour: Deep violet-blue
• Flowering Period: Early to midsummer
• Foliage: Narrow, silvery-green, evergreen leaves with a soft texture
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moderately lean soils; prefers alkaline to neutral pH

Uses and Benefits: Lavandula 'Hidcote Superior' is a natural fit for borders, rock gardens, and containers where its bold fragrance and upright flower form can be appreciated up close. It’s a pollinator favourite, especially among bees, and thrives in dry, sun-baked sites where many other perennials fade. Excellent for low hedging or mass planting, this variety offers enduring ornamental and herbal value, blending easily into both formal and wild-style plantings.

Companion Plants: Pair Lavandula 'Hidcote Superior' with Leucanthemum 'Becky', whose crisp white blooms and sturdy stems provide a bright counterpoint to the lavender’s dusky hues. Tuck in Platycodon 'Astra S-D Pink', whose balloon-like buds and soft pink flowers echo the romantic tones of summer. For a textural anchor, introduce Sempervivum 'Commander Hay', a sun-loving succulent that thrives in dry soil and adds rosettes of silvery green at the base.

Care Instructions: Plant in full sun with well-drained, slightly alkaline soil. Once established, this variety is exceptionally drought-tolerant. Prune spent flowers in summer to encourage a tidy form, and give a hard trim in early spring to promote fresh growth. Avoid overwatering or rich soils, and divide or renew plants every few years to maintain density and bloom performance.

History: Lavandula 'Hidcote Superior' is a selected strain of the famous ‘Hidcote’ lavender, chosen for its deeper colour, improved uniformity, and garden reliability. Developed to enhance the beloved traits of its predecessor, it stands as a refined choice for classic herb gardens and modern landscapes alike.

Final Thoughts: Radiant with fragrance and vibrant bloom, Lavandula 'Hidcote Superior' lends a note of serene luxury to the summer landscape. Whether edging a walkway or mingling with daisies and succulents, it invites stillness, scent, and a gentle rhythm of beauty to the garden.