{"product_id":"lavandula-angustifolia-hidcote-blue-12cm-25cm","title":"Lavandula angustifolia Hidcote Blue (Lavender) - H25 cm | Pot Ø12 cm","description":"\u003csection id=\"lavande-hidcote-blue\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌸 Intense violet-blue flower spikes • 🌿 Aromatic silvery foliage • ☀️ Full sun essential • 💧 Low watering • 📏 H25 cm | Pot Ø12 cm • ❄️ Hardy down to -15°C • 🦋 Bee-friendly • 🐾 Non-toxic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHidcote Blue lavender\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eLavandula angustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e) is a compact lavender with a powerful fragrance and flower spikes in an almost indigo violet-blue. Its evergreen, silvery gray-green foliage releases its essential oils at the slightest touch. Its flowering from June to August attracts butterflies and bees — an asset for the biodiversity of your balcony or terrace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eHardy, drought-tolerant and very easy to care for, it is one of the most reliable aromatic plants for a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/jardin-urbain-mediterraneen\"\u003eMediterranean urban garden\u003c\/a\u003e in full sun. A safe choice among \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/balcons-terrasses\"\u003eplants for balconies and terraces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003c!-- EXPOSITION \u0026 EMPLACEMENT --\u003e\u003csection id=\"exposition-emplacement\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eExposure \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHidcote Blue lavender\u003c\/strong\u003e is a sun-loving plant — without at least 6 hours of direct light per day, it will become leggy and produce few flowers. This is its non-negotiable requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal exposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun — a south- or southwest-facing balcony or terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo avoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade and shade, which reduce flowering, fragrance and the plant's longevity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e preferably choose a terracotta or light-colored ceramic pot — porous materials regulate moisture better and prevent the roots from overheating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-draining — universal potting soil mixed with 30% sand or gravel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e hardy down to -15 °C — protect the pot from severe cold in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe sunnier its location, the more flower spikes it will produce and the more intense its fragrance will be. Heat concentrates the essential oils in the foliage — gently rub the leaves to release them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- ARROSAGE \u0026 ENTRETIEN --\u003e\u003csection id=\"arrosage-entretien\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"arrosage-title\"\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low — water only when the substrate is thoroughly dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e once a week during hot weather in summer, every 2 weeks in spring and autumn, very little in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — a pot with drainage holes is mandatory, add clay pebbles to the bottom, and always empty the saucer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e apply a light dose in spring, using fertilizer for flowering plants. Avoid excess nitrogen, which encourages foliage growth at the expense of flowers and fragrance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e after flowering, prune the faded flower stems and lightly cut back one third of the foliage to maintain a compact shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e pick the flower spikes at the beginning of flowering to dry them — tie them into bouquets and hang them upside down in a dry, well-ventilated place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eLavender hates stagnant moisture — it is the main cause of death for lavender in pots. Perfect drainage is more important than watering frequency. When in doubt, always wait one more day before watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- IDÉES DÉCO \u0026 ASSOCIATIONS VÉGÉTALES --\u003e\u003csection id=\"associations-deco\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"deco-title\"\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant combinations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHidcote Blue lavender\u003c\/strong\u003e is a decorative, aromatic, and useful plant. It naturally fits into a Mediterranean or minimalist setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn its own on a sunny balcony:\u003c\/strong\u003e in a terracotta pot, it immediately adds an aromatic and colorful atmosphere. A reliable choice for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/balcons-terrasses\"\u003ebalconies and terraces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn an aromatic arrangement:\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with rosemary, thyme, or sage, among the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fruitiers-aromatiques\"\u003earomatic plants\u003c\/a\u003e, to create a fragrant and functional herb corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWith other sun-loving plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e combine it with a Calamondin or an olive tree for a cohesive \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/jardin-urbain-mediterraneen\"\u003eMediterranean urban garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e natural terracotta, stoneware, or beige ceramic — warm, porous materials enhance its aromatic character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIts flowering from June to August naturally attracts pollinators — place it near your other flowering plants to promote biodiversity on your terrace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- CONSEILS VERDEIA --\u003e\u003csection id=\"tips\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"tips-title\"\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves turning yellow or black at the base: excess moisture\u003c\/strong\u003e — this is the number one symptom of poor drainage or overwatering. Reduce watering immediately, empty the saucer, and check that water drains properly from the bottom of the pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeak flowering: lack of sun or too much fertilizer\u003c\/strong\u003e — without 6 hours of direct sun, lavender will not flower profusely. Too much nitrogen fertilizer promotes foliage at the expense of flowers. Move it to a sunnier spot and limit feeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeggy, woody growth: lack of pruning\u003c\/strong\u003e — lavender becomes sparse at the base if it is not pruned regularly. Cut back by one-third after each flowering period — never into the old wood, always into the green part.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrune after flowering, never in late autumn\u003c\/strong\u003e — pruning too late in autumn exposes new shoots to frost. Wait until spring if you missed pruning after flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtect the pot in winter\u003c\/strong\u003e — hardy when planted in the ground, potted lavender is more vulnerable because its roots are exposed to frost. Insulate the pot with a fleece or move it closer to a sheltered wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🐾 Non-toxic\u003c\/strong\u003e — lavender is safe for dogs and cats. It is even one of the most pet-friendly aromatic plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- CARACTÉRISTIQUES TECHNIQUES --\u003e\u003csection id=\"caracteristiques\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"caract-title\"\u003eTechnical characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLavandula angustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Hidcote Blue'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e True lavender, English lavender, common lavender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lamiaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mediterranean basin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40–60 cm in height and spread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e June to August, intensely fragrant violet-blue spikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen, aromatic silvery gray-green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun — at least 6 hours of direct sun per day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low — highly drought-resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -15 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy (annual pruning recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet toxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e non-toxic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProperties:\u003c\/strong\u003e aromatic, bee-friendly, decorative, hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach plant is unique: the photos show a representative example. The color intensity of the flower spikes and the density of the blooms naturally vary depending on exposure and season.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57499566670089,"sku":"56508","price":26.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/lavandula-angustifolia-hidcote-blue-lavande-h20-cm-pot-oe12-cm-verdeia-7752011.jpg?v=1790798588","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/lavender-hidcote-blue-12cm-25cm","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}