English Lavender – Lavandula angustifolia

Lavender is one of the most popular small garden shrubs. It has narrow, oily and aromatic evergreen leaves and bears dense spikes of small tubular flowers in summer.Lavandula angustifolia is commonly known as English lavender. Most varieties yield purple flowers, but some cultivars come in white or pink. Nearly all cultivars and hybrids are extremely attractive to bees, butterflies and hoverflies.Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote’ is a compact lavender, suitable for growing in borders or as dwarf hedging – it looks lovely lining a path. Its dense silver-grey foliage, covered in fragrant, dark violet-blue dense flower spikes in mid-summer. It is fully hardy and does well in the UK climate, even in northern areas.

Plant Key

Partial Shade

Full Sun

Evergreen

Wildlife Friendly

Perfect for Containers

Fragrant