Lavandula angustifolia

Lavandula angustifolia — short:
Lavender angustifolia is a classic variety of English lavender , highly prized in gardens for its compact bushes, intense violet-blue flowers and strong fragrance. Grown as a herbaceous perennial with aromatic silver-gray foliage and flowers that attract bees and butterflies.

Main features:

• Height: approximately 30–50 cm, as well as the width.

• Flowers: violet-blue, fragrant, at the height of summer.

• Foliage: grey-green, aromatic and persistent in winter.

• Exposure: lots of sun and well-drained soil.

• Resistance: good drought tolerance and moderate winters (hardiness zones like 5a–9a in temperate climates).

• Uses: borders, pots, Mediterranean gardens, aromatic plants, dried bouquets.

Cultivation: he needs sun, light soil and excellent drainage; reduced watering after establishment; pruning after flowering to maintain dense form.

In short — 'Hidcote Blue' is a lavender compact, resistant, fragrant and decorative, ideal for ornamental or aromatic gardens.