💜 Lavender (Hidcote) — Organic Seeds

Botanical Name: Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote’
Common Names: English Lavender, True Lavender

🌱 Seed Quality Promise

All seeds sold by Yahuah’s Farm are 100% organic, non-GMO, and never chemically treated or coated.
We do not sell pelleted, dyed, chemically enhanced, or synthetic-treated seeds.
What you plant should be as pure as the medicine it becomes.

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About Lavender (Hidcote)

Hidcote Lavender is one of the most prized English lavender varieties in the world, known for its deep purple flowers, intense fragrance, and compact, tidy growth habit. This variety is a favorite for borders, hedges, raised beds, and formal garden designs.

Hidcote is especially valued for its dark-colored blooms, which hold their color beautifully when dried. It is slightly smaller and denser than Munstead, making it ideal for neat, symmetrical plantings.

Once established, Hidcote is a long-lived, drought-tolerant perennial that becomes more beautiful with time.

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Traditional & Herbal Uses

Lavender has been traditionally used as:

• A classic calming herb
• A traditional sleep-supporting plant
• A soothing aromatic botanical
• A gentle nervine
• A traditional household herb
• A fragrant tea plant
• A comforting daily-use herb
• A foundational garden plant

The flowers and flowering tops are the primary parts traditionally used.

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Plant Characteristics

Botanical Name: Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote’
Life Cycle: Perennial
Growth Habit: Compact, dense, mound-forming
Mature Height: 12–18 inches
Mature Width: 12–18 inches
Flower Color: Deep violet-purple
Bloom Time: Early to mid-summer (often reblooms)
Foliage: Silvery-green, narrow leaves
Aroma: Strong, sweet, floral
Attracts: Bees, butterflies, beneficial insects

Hidcote is known for its darker flowers and excellent drying quality.

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Growing Lavender (Hidcote) from Seed

Lavender seeds require patience, but the results are well worth it.

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How to Germinate Lavender Seeds

Cold Stratification Recommended

Lavender seeds benefit from cold exposure.

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Stratification Method

1. Place seeds in a moist medium.

2. Refrigerate for 3–4 weeks.

3. After chilling, surface sow or lightly cover.

4. Keep soil lightly moist.

5. Place in bright light.

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Germination Time

• 14–28 days
• May be staggered

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Ideal Growing Conditions

USDA Zones

Zones 5–9

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Sun

• Full sun required
• 6–8+ hours daily

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Soil

• Very well-draining
• Sandy or gravelly
• Low fertility preferred

Lavender must not sit in wet soil.

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Water

• Low to moderate
• Drought tolerant once established
• Do not overwater

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Spacing

• Space plants 12–18 inches apart
• Allow good airflow

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Growth Timeline

Year 1:
• Slow establishment
• Leaf development

Year 2:
• First flowering

Years 3+:
• Heavy bloom production
• Full fragrance

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Harvesting

Flowers

Harvest when buds are just beginning to open.

• Best fragrance
• Best color retention
• Best for drying

Dry in a shaded, well-ventilated space.

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Seed Saving

1. Allow flowers to fully mature.

2. Dry flower heads completely.

3. Gently rub to release seeds.

4. Store cool, dark, and dry.

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Why Grow Lavender (Hidcote)?

• Deep purple flowers
• Extremely fragrant
• Compact and tidy
• Long-lived perennial
• Cold-hardy
• Drought tolerant
• Pollinator friendly
• Excellent for drying
• Low maintenance