{"product_id":"lavender-hidcote-seeds-lavandula-angustifolia","title":"Lavender Hidcote Seeds — Lavandula angustifolia","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDeep Violet Spikes and Intoxicating Fragrance for the NZ Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLavender Hidcote\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eLavandula angustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most beloved and reliable lavenders in the world — and for good reason. Compact and tidy in habit, it produces dense spikes of deep violet-purple flowers above silvery-grey foliage, filling the garden with its iconic, calming fragrance from late spring through summer. A timeless classic for borders, pathways, pots, and cottage gardens, Hidcote is as beautiful as it is useful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Gardeners Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💜 \u003cstrong\u003eDeep violet-purple flower spikes\u003c\/strong\u003e — rich, intense colour and wonderfully compact habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eIconic fragrance\u003c\/strong\u003e — intensely aromatic, perfect for drying, sachets, and culinary use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✂️ \u003cstrong\u003eExcellent cut and dried flower\u003c\/strong\u003e — retains colour and fragrance beautifully when dried\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🐝 \u003cstrong\u003eOutstanding pollinator plant\u003c\/strong\u003e — irresistible to bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🏡 \u003cstrong\u003eCompact and tidy\u003c\/strong\u003e — grows to 30–40 cm, ideal for borders, edging, and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerant once established\u003c\/strong\u003e — thrives in sunny, well-drained positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tips for New Zealand\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLavender Hidcote grows best in a sunny, well-drained position — it dislikes wet feet and heavy soils. Sow seeds on the surface of a fine seed-raising mix and do not cover, as seeds need light to germinate. Keep moist and warm (18–22°C) until germination, which can take 2–4 weeks. Prick out seedlings when large enough to handle and grow on before planting out. Well suited to most NZ regions; particularly excellent in drier, sunnier areas such as Hawke’s Bay, Marlborough, and Central Otago, Auckland and Northland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Packet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach packet contains \u003cstrong\u003e20 seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e of Lavender Hidcote (\u003cem\u003eLavandula angustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e), with growing instructions included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chbotanics Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45048704172101,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/2974\/5733\/files\/image_91fb54f4-cb5a-49d3-8b75-5fee07a65693.png?v=1779683111","url":"https:\/\/chbotanics.co.nz\/products\/lavender-hidcote-seeds-lavandula-angustifolia","provider":"Chbotanics Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}