Lavandula x intermedia 'Hidcote White'

Also Known As

Lavandula x intermedia 'Alba'
Lavandula x intermedia 'White Spikes'
Lavandin
White Spikes Lavender

Plant type

shrub, herb

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

5a-8b

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Lavandula x intermedia 'Hidcote White' plant details

Lavandula x intermedia 'Hidcote White' is a broadleaf evergreen herb or shrub with blue and green foliage. In summer cream and white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lavandula x intermedia 'Hidcote White'

Plant type: herb or shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and white blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden, dried-arrangements, fragrant foliage, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lavandula x intermedia 'Hidcote White'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Creating subtle soothing accents, silver-laced linear green leaves and ample-sized fragrant flowers with bright white petals plus sage green bracts crest firm lengthy stems. 'White Spikes's' sophisticated bushy mound can be situated amid Lychnis coronaria 'Alba' and Achillea x kellereri for a gentle blend of white and pearly gray.