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hidcote blue lavender plants Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote Blue'Lavandula angustifolia Hidcote Blue English Lavender Lavandula angustifolia Hidcote Blue is one of the most beloved lavender varieties, admired for its intense violet blue flowers and wonderfully aromatic fragrance. This compact, evergreen perennial brings Mediterranean charm to any garden and is ideal for borders, rock gardens, pots, or as a fragrant low hedge. Blooming from June to August, this lavender grows 3050 cm tall and attracts bees,
Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote Blue’ | English Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote Blue’ is one of the most beloved lavender varieties, admired for its intense violet-blue flowers and wonderfully aromatic fragrance. This compact, evergreen perennial brings Mediterranean charm to any garden and is ideal for borders, rock gardens, pots, or as a fragrant low hedge.
Blooming from June to August, this lavender grows 30–50 cm tall and attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. It thrives in sunny, well-drained, calcareous soils, making it highly drought-tolerant and low-maintenance. The flowers and leaves retain their scent even after drying, making them perfect for sachets, aromatherapy, or dried floral arrangements.
‘Hidcote Blue-Strain’ is a premium selection known for its uniformity, vivid flower color, and reliability. It is also suitable for professional landscaping, roof gardens, and container cultivation, offering both beauty and resilience.
Plant Information
- Botanical name: Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote Blue-Strain’
- Common name: English Lavender
- Plant type: Evergreen perennial
- Height: 30–50 cm
- Spread: 30–40 cm
- Flower color: Intense violet-blue
- Foliage: Grey-green, aromatic leaves
- Flowering period: June–August
- Soil: Well-drained, calcareous, light, dry to fresh
- pH: 5.8–7.0
- Position: Full sun
- Water needs: Low; avoid waterlogging
- Hardiness zones: 5a–9a
- Heat zones: 12–7
- Fertilization: Light organic feeding; avoid overfertilizing
- Lifespan: Long-lived perennial
Sowing & Cultivation
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Sowing Indoors (for greenhouse production):
- Time: February–March
- Temperature: 18–22 °C (65–72 °F)
- Light: Required for germination — surface sow seeds and press lightly into the substrate
- Germination time: 14–21 days
- Seed form: Raw or treated ApeX seeds (treated seed enhances germination rates)
- Sowing depth: Cover lightly with vermiculite or fine soil
- Sowing Outdoors:
- Time: April–May
- Spacing: 30–40 cm between plants
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Growing On:
- Transplant plugs after 9 weeks into an alkaline, well-drained medium
- Grow at 12–18 °C; vernalization (cold period) is required for flower initiation
- After vernalization, maintain 15–18 °C under long days for 6–7 weeks to encourage flowering
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Media:
- Well-draining perennial substrate
- 0–15% clay and perlite or sand
- Balanced fertilizer (1–2 kg/m³), iron chelate, micronutrients
- pH 5.8–7.0
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Crop Time:
- Spring production: 10–12 months
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Care Tips
- Water sparingly; lavender dislikes excess moisture
- Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a compact shape
- Use organic fertilizer once a year in spring
- Store seed up to 6 months at 5 °C for optimal viability
Uses
- Bedding and border plantings
- Rock gardens and Mediterranean-style landscapes
- Aromatic and medicinal herb gardens
- Pot and container planting
- Dried flowers, scented sachets, and essential oil production
- Roof gardens and pollinator-friendly plantings
Why Grow ‘Hidcote Blue’?
- Compact and uniform habit – ideal for modern gardens
- Deep violet-blue flowers and rich fragrance
- Drought- and heat-tolerant
- Beloved by bees and butterflies
- Long-lasting blooms and aromatic foliag
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★★★★★ 5
Worked well near the equator
Style: SPF 50
I bought this product because I was going to be in the field for a month, outside, every day, all day, in Tanzania at high altitude. A severe sunburn would be hard to treat in the remote area we were in, but also I am very careful about protecting my skin from aging. I had to have mineral based sunscreen because as a whitewater kayaker I know it’s the only truly water resistant kind and it was going to be sweaty. And since I knew I was going to be putting it on every day, and we didn’t have running water in the field (bucket showers only) I didn’t want it to feel gross. (I really wanted to try the spray but I didn’t want to put anything pressurized in my luggage.) And I had already discovered the Coola face sunscreen (30spf version) which had impressed me with how silky smooth and not greasy it is. Now this IS greasier because it is a higher SPF. BUT I think this product is as good as you’re going to get with the protection you’re getting. Like I said, I’m a white water tiger, so I have used a LOT of mineral sunscreens. This was hands down the most comfortable one I’ve used. And it was effective. I didn’t burn once—only time I did burn was when I forgot to put it on one day toward the end of the trip, when we were out for just a couple hours—and I got the first 2nd degree burn I’ve ever had in my life. That was what this stuff had protected me from, all day every day, the entire trip. I did tan a little but I think that was mostly from the few times I was not covered during short bouts or it was cloudy. For my face I used the Coola 50spf face product.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2022
★★★★★ 5
Love this stuff!
Style: SPF 50
I use this every day and I love how it is frangrance free and creamy. I have a very fair complexion and I will say it leaves a slight white cast but it doesn’t bother me because it almost makes my fairness more creamy looking. My skin texture has improved since wearing it daily and no allergies from it. I highly recommend especially if you have fairer skin otherwise it may leave a cast .
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Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2023
★★★★★ 5
Excellent mineral sunscreen with minimal white cast.
Style: SPF 50
This is one of the healthier sunscreens I’ve found so far. You’re not likely going to find a mineral sunscreen that doesn’t leave some white cast. However, this one rubs in pretty good with minimal cast.
You can dab on and rub in fairly easily… as long as you don’t use too much the white cast should be minimal. I am not sure how well this would work on darker skin tones. My arms are a medium skin tone… my legs are more of a light-medium tone.
I prefer mineral sunscreens, and this is the best one I found so far and compatible to Supergoop mineral play. If you liked that one, you would likely enjoy this Coola one too.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2025
★★★★★ 1
Would not recommend
Style: SPF 50
I literally never write reviews but felt compelled to write one for this sunscreen because I was very caught off guard by all the positive reviews. This sunscreen leaves the most insane white sheen that never soaks in and gets on EVERYTHING. I put this on and drove to the beach and had sunscreen on my car seat, the steering wheel, the center console, the door, EVERYWHERE!
It took forever to clean up and was such a hassle and that was after having let the sunscreen soak into my skin for an hour.
Also the sunscreen is really thick and difficult to spread and makes you look ghostly white. Plus, the sunscreen has a really odd odor that reminded me of play dough? That might not be a negative thing for everyone but I found it unpleasant.
There are definitely better mineral sunscreens out there. For the price I expected a much better product.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2025
★★★★★ 3
Sticky and white
Style: SPF 50
The sunscreen has a very sticky and thick texture. It will keep you from getting sunburnt, but it will also leave you with a white color.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2024