Hidcote Lavender (1 Gallon)

Hidcote Lavender is a certified organic, one-gallon potted English lavender prized for compact growth and intensely colored purple-blue flower spikes. Its restrained size makes it a practical choice for path edging, smaller dry gardens, raised beds, and containers, while the narrow aromatic foliage provides structure between bloom cycles. This is a named Lavandula angustifolia selection, not a generic lavender mix.

Hidcote is listed for USDA Zones 5–9. Give it full sun and soil that drains quickly after rain or irrigation. Winter survival depends on both temperature and crown drainage, so compare your site with the USDA Growing Zone lookup and avoid planting into a wet depression. Lavender does not require a pollinizer partner or fruit-tree chill hours.

Plant the one-gallon root ball at the same level it grew in the container. Water thoroughly to settle the soil, then check moisture below the surface while roots establish. Once established, allow the soil to dry moderately between waterings and adjust for heat, wind, rainfall, and container exposure. In pots, use a drainage hole and do not let water remain in a saucer. Avoid heavy mulches pressed against the crown.

Harvest spikes when the lower flowers begin to open for fresh bouquets, or slightly earlier for drying. After the main flush, remove spent stems and lightly trim green growth to preserve a dense outline; do not cut far into bare woody stems. Inspect periodically for root decline, mites, and leaf spotting. Use the nursery-start transplant guide for installation details and the herb harvesting guide for cutting and preservation timing. Flowers intended for culinary use should be correctly identified and grown without unapproved treatments.