How to Grow Lavender Hidcote
Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote'
Your complete guide to growing Lavender Hidcote.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Lavender Hidcote
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | May – June | July – September | — |
| Zone 2 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 3 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 4 | March – April | June – July | — |
| Zone 5 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 6 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 7 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 8 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 9 | January – February | March – May | — |
| Zone 10 | January | February – April | — |
| Zone 11 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 12 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 13 | January | January – March | — |
Companion Plants for Lavender Hidcote
✓ Good companions
Repels rodents and mosquitoes, similar growing conditions
Repel nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects
Similar sun and soil requirements, both attract beneficial pollinators
Similar growing conditions and both repel pests like mosquitoes and moths
Lavender deters aphids and ants that damage roses
Same drought tolerance and helps deter cabbage moths and carrot flies
Drought-tolerant succulent that complements lavender's water needs
Complementary Mediterranean herbs that attract beneficial pollinators
✗ Keep away from
Needs shade and moist soil, opposite of lavender's sun and dry soil needs
Requires frequent watering which can cause root rot in lavender
Aggressive spreader that competes for space and nutrients
