Lavender Hidcote Blue (Lavandula Angustifolia Hidcote Blue) - Here is another variety to grow from Lavender seeds! Drought tolerant Lavender Hidcote Blue is a bit shorter than the English Munstead variety. But, it still is known for its rich essential oils. It repeatedly blooms throughout the summer if the spent flowers are deadheaded. Lavender plants are great at bringing in the bees, butterflies and birds into the garden where water conservation is required! Lavender flowers have a heavenly smell, and walking in the garden where Lavender grows is a delight as the fragrance catches in the summer breezes. Hidcote blue Lavender herb has a more erect, compact habit and darker flowers, so its perfect for hedges. This cultivar also has flowers that dry well, holding their dark blue color. Add these plants to any xeriscape herb garden.

How To grow Hidcote Lavender From Herb Seeds: Growing Lavender Hidcote from seed is very rewarding! Sow Lavender seeds indoors 8 - 10 weeks before last frost. Use sterile starter mix and sow the herb seeds on the surface, pressing them into the soil. Cover the Lavender seeds very lightly as they need light for germination. Transplant Lavender seedlings outdoors in mid-spring once frost danger has passed.

Approximate Seeds Per Ounce: 25,000