Lavender Hidcote Seeds — Lavandula angustifolia

Deep Violet Spikes and Intoxicating Fragrance for the NZ Garden

Lavender Hidcote (Lavandula angustifolia) 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.

Why Gardeners Love It

• 💜 Deep violet-purple flower spikes — rich, intense colour and wonderfully compact habit
• 🌿 Iconic fragrance — intensely aromatic, perfect for drying, sachets, and culinary use
• ✂️ Excellent cut and dried flower — retains colour and fragrance beautifully when dried
• 🐝 Outstanding pollinator plant — irresistible to bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects
• 🏡 Compact and tidy — grows to 30–40 cm, ideal for borders, edging, and containers
• ☀️ Drought tolerant once established — thrives in sunny, well-drained positions

Growing Tips for New Zealand

Lavender 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

What's in the Packet

Each packet contains 20 seeds of Lavender Hidcote (Lavandula angustifolia), with growing instructions included.