Classic English Variety with Deep Purple Flowers and Intense Fragrance
'Hidcote' features narrow gray-green foliage and deep purple flower spikes with intense fragrance that bloom from late spring through summer. This classic English variety grows 12-18 inches tall and 18-24 inches wide, forming a compact mounding habit. The plants produce abundant fragrant flowers that attract bees and butterflies while being deer resistant. These plants thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, preferring dry conditions. The highly fragrant flowers and foliage are perfect for fresh or dried use in sachets, culinary dishes, and arrangements. Perfect for adding classic fragrance, pollinator habitat, and deep purple blooms to sunny gardens and containers.
Key Features
Deep purple flowers – Intense fragrance, classic English variety
Attracts pollinators – Bees and butterflies love the flowers
Deer resistant – Not favored by deer
Drought tolerant – Once established, tolerates dry conditions
Growing Tips
Plant in full sun in very well-drained soil. Space plants 18-24 inches apart. Water sparingly, allowing soil to dry between waterings. Avoid overwatering which can cause root rot. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain compact shape. Harvest flowers just as they open for best fragrance. Hardy in zones 5-9.
Container Size: 4" Pot Mature Size: 12-18" tall, 18-24" wide Light: Full sun Water: Low, drought tolerant, well-drained soil essential Hardiness: Perennial, zones 5-9 Special Feature: Classic English variety, intense fragrance, deer resistant
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