And then finally I thought, if you were on a desert island which plant would you take? It had to be lavender 'Hidcote'. The colour, the scent, the bees and butterflies that love it, and the memories ...

This plant will provide nectar and pollen for bees and the many other types of pollinating insects. It is included in an evolving list of plants carefully researched and chosen by RHS experts. Divided ...

The Classic hardy English Lavender for hedging, these fabulous multi-trimmed plants are the ideal start point combining value with performance. Big enough to plant out all year, and will flower in ...

The Classic hardy English Lavender for hedging, these fabulous multi-trimmed plants are the ideal start point combining value with performance. Big enough to plant out all year, and will flower in ...

It grows to a height of about 2-3 feet and is more drought-tolerant than other varieties of lavender. 4. Hidcote Lavender: This variety has dark purple flowers and a compact, bushy habit.

Hidcote’s cold clay soil, albeit cultivated over 100 years ... which keeps them healthy. Most years we prune our lavender the traditional way – very gently. The plants still become large and woody ...