Hidcote Lavender Seeds (Organic)

Organic Hidcote lavender seeds produce compact, richly colored lavender plants known for their deep purple blooms and notable fragrance. This classic English lavender variety, Hidcote lavender ( Lavandula angustifolia ), thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, making it a favorite for borders, cottage gardens, pollinator habitats, and drying for crafts or sachets. Gardeners appreciate its versatility for ornamental design, container plantings, and fragrant home use. For additional fragrant and pollinator-friendly herbs to grow alongside lavender, visit our Herb Seeds collection , where you’ll find complementary varieties suited to aromatic gardens and perennial borders.

Variety Details

• Botanical name: Lavandula angustifolia
• Plant type: Perennial
• Growth habit: Upright
• Crop category: Herb
• Recorded feature: Fragrant
• Product format: Seed packet

Sowing & Growing

• Soil Temperature: 65-75°F
• Planting Depth: Surface sow, lightly press
• Germination: 14-21 Days
• Height at Maturity: 18"-24"
• Days to Maturity: 120-150 Days
• Sun/Shade: Full Sun
• Spacing After Thinning: 12"-18"

Match Hidcote Lavender to the light, soil, and temperature information recorded for the species. Some herbs are direct sown, while others benefit from a protected start or species-specific pretreatment, so retain the packet for reference. Keep seed media from drying during establishment without leaving it saturated. Once plants are growing, harvest modestly so foliage remains for continued development. Assign perennial herbs a long-term location, and consider containers for species with a spreading habit.

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Visit our guide on how to grow lavender for tips on site selection, watering, and long-term care.

Before sowing Hidcote Lavender, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.

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