blue, spike-shaped flowers with long, green stems, and slender green leaves

English lavender

Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote Superior'

English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote Superior') is a beautiful and fragrant flower. It has long, spiked stems with purple flowers that glow with a pink hue. Its aroma is sweet and calming, and it's often used in aromatherapy to soothe and reduce stress. The bush is considered an ideal border plant for adding texture and scent to any garden. Its strength is said to improve over time, becoming increasingly hardy and resistant to harsh weather. With its classic, timeless beauty, English Lavender is sure to make an elegant addition to any outdoor space.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Minimum

Propagation:

Cutting,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

5 - 8

Flowers:

Purple Flowers In Summer

Sun:

Full sun

Soil:

Rocky , gravelly , dry, Well-drained

Fruits:

purple,violet,mauve Fruits In Autumn Ready In

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Maintenance:

Moderate

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

English lavender should be watered once or twice a week, depending on the season and the climate. During the spring and summer, water your lavender deeply when the soil begins to dry out. During the winter months, you can water less frequently, once every 2 to 3 weeks. For best results, water your lavender in the morning, as this will give it time to absorb the moisture before the heat of the day. Take care not to overwater your lavender, as this can lead to its roots rotting. Additionally, you should water the soil at the base of the plant, not the foliage, to avoid fungal infections.

sunlight

English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote Superior') plant species needs 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight per day during its growth season from late spring to early autumn. It should also receive some filtered light in the summer months to help prevent sunburn. During winter months, English lavender should get at least 4 hours of bright light each day. Keeping English lavender in partial shade in spring and summer will cause it to get leggy, prevent it from flowering, and contribute to its untidy appearance.

pruning

English lavender should be pruned once a year in the late spring or early summer. Pruning should be done after the plant has finished flowering but before new growth starts. Start by removing any dead, damaged, or woody branches. Cut back the stems that have flowered to just above the new buds that will produce the next round of flowers. Remove any branches that have grown longer or thicker than the others. When pruning lavender, don’t cut back more than 1-third of the plant - remove just enough stems to give the plant a tidy shape.