{"product_id":"lavender-hidcote","title":"Lavender (Hidcote)","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"251\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e💜 Lavender (Hidcote) — Organic Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"358\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"271\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"296\"\u003eLavandula angustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Hidcote’\u003cbr data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"309\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"326\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e English Lavender, True Lavender\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"388\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e🌱 Seed Quality Promise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"636\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAll seeds sold by Yahuah’s Farm are \u003cstrong data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"491\"\u003e100% organic, non-GMO, and never chemically treated or coated.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"494\"\u003eWe do not sell pelleted, dyed, chemically enhanced, or synthetic-treated seeds.\u003cbr data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"576\"\u003eWhat you plant should be as pure as the medicine it becomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"641\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"670\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAbout Lavender (Hidcote)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"941\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHidcote Lavender is one of the most prized English lavender varieties in the world, known for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"793\"\u003edeep purple flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"816\"\u003eintense fragrance\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"852\"\u003ecompact, tidy growth habit\u003c\/strong\u003e. This variety is a favorite for borders, hedges, raised beds, and formal garden designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"1149\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHidcote is especially valued for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003edark-colored blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e, which hold their color beautifully when dried. It is slightly smaller and denser than Munstead, making it ideal for neat, symmetrical plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1263\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOnce established, Hidcote is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1224\"\u003elong-lived, drought-tolerant perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e that becomes more beautiful with time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1268\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1298\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTraditional \u0026amp; Herbal Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1340\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLavender has been traditionally used as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1586\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• A classic calming herb\u003cbr data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003e• A traditional sleep-supporting plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003e• A soothing aromatic botanical\u003cbr data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003e• A gentle nervine\u003cbr data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1465\"\u003e• A traditional household herb\u003cbr data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003e• A fragrant tea plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1523\"\u003e• A comforting daily-use herb\u003cbr data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003e• A foundational garden plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1664\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003eflowers and flowering tops\u003c\/strong\u003e are the primary parts traditionally used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1669\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1695\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePlant Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"2125\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1716\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1741\"\u003eLavandula angustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Hidcote’\u003cbr data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1754\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"1769\"\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003cbr data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1782\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1799\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, dense, mound-forming\u003cbr data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1832\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1850\"\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–18 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"1866\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–18 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1899\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1916\"\u003eFlower Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep violet-purple\u003cbr data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"1938\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1953\"\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early to mid-summer (often reblooms)\u003cbr data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"1993\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"2005\"\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silvery-green, narrow leaves\u003cbr data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2037\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2047\"\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong, sweet, floral\u003cbr data-start=\"2069\" data-end=\"2072\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2085\"\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees, butterflies, beneficial insects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2196\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHidcote is known for its darker flowers and excellent drying quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2198\" data-end=\"2201\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2203\" data-end=\"2242\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGrowing Lavender (Hidcote) from Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2244\" data-end=\"2311\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLavender seeds require patience, but the results are well worth it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2316\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2318\" data-end=\"2352\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHow to Germinate Lavender Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2354\" data-end=\"2389\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCold Stratification Recommended\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2391\" data-end=\"2433\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLavender seeds benefit from cold exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2435\" data-end=\"2438\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2465\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eStratification Method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"2467\" data-end=\"2637\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2467\" data-end=\"2500\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2470\" data-end=\"2500\"\u003ePlace seeds in a moist medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2501\" data-end=\"2534\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2504\" data-end=\"2534\"\u003eRefrigerate for \u003cstrong data-start=\"2520\" data-end=\"2533\"\u003e3–4 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2535\" data-end=\"2583\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2538\" data-end=\"2583\"\u003eAfter chilling, surface sow or lightly cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2584\" data-end=\"2611\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2587\" data-end=\"2611\"\u003eKeep soil lightly moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2612\" data-end=\"2637\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2615\" data-end=\"2637\"\u003ePlace in bright light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2639\" data-end=\"2642\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2644\" data-end=\"2664\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGermination Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp 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data-start=\"2825\" data-end=\"2828\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2830\" data-end=\"2838\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2840\" data-end=\"2912\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Very well-draining\u003cbr data-start=\"2860\" data-end=\"2863\"\u003e• Sandy or gravelly\u003cbr data-start=\"2882\" data-end=\"2885\"\u003e• Low fertility preferred\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2914\" data-end=\"2948\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLavender must not sit in wet soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2950\" data-end=\"2953\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2955\" data-end=\"2964\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2966\" data-end=\"3044\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Low to moderate\u003cbr data-start=\"2983\" data-end=\"2986\"\u003e• Drought tolerant once established\u003cbr data-start=\"3021\" data-end=\"3024\"\u003e• Do not overwater\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3046\" data-end=\"3049\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3051\" data-end=\"3062\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSpacing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3064\" data-end=\"3122\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Space plants 12–18 inches apart\u003cbr data-start=\"3097\" data-end=\"3100\"\u003e• Allow good airflow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3124\" data-end=\"3127\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3129\" data-end=\"3147\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGrowth Timeline\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3149\" data-end=\"3206\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3149\" data-end=\"3160\"\u003eYear 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3160\" data-end=\"3163\"\u003e• Slow establishment\u003cbr data-start=\"3183\" data-end=\"3186\"\u003e• Leaf development\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3208\" data-end=\"3241\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3208\" data-end=\"3219\"\u003eYear 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3219\" data-end=\"3222\"\u003e• First flowering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3243\" data-end=\"3304\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3243\" data-end=\"3256\"\u003eYears 3+:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3256\" data-end=\"3259\"\u003e• Heavy bloom production\u003cbr data-start=\"3283\" data-end=\"3286\"\u003e• Full fragrance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3306\" data-end=\"3309\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3311\" data-end=\"3324\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3326\" data-end=\"3337\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFlowers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3338\" data-end=\"3383\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHarvest when buds are just beginning to open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3385\" data-end=\"3448\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Best fragrance\u003cbr data-start=\"3401\" data-end=\"3404\"\u003e• 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seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3610\" data-end=\"3639\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3613\" data-end=\"3639\"\u003eStore cool, dark, and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3641\" data-end=\"3644\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3646\" data-end=\"3677\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy Grow Lavender (Hidcote)?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3679\" data-end=\"3876\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Deep purple flowers\u003cbr data-start=\"3700\" data-end=\"3703\"\u003e• Extremely fragrant\u003cbr data-start=\"3723\" data-end=\"3726\"\u003e• Compact and tidy\u003cbr data-start=\"3744\" data-end=\"3747\"\u003e• Long-lived perennial\u003cbr data-start=\"3769\" data-end=\"3772\"\u003e• Cold-hardy\u003cbr data-start=\"3784\" data-end=\"3787\"\u003e• Drought tolerant\u003cbr data-start=\"3805\" data-end=\"3808\"\u003e• Pollinator friendly\u003cbr data-start=\"3829\" data-end=\"3832\"\u003e• Excellent for 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