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Jelitto · Seeds of more than 3700 different species and varieties
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Hidcote Superior'
Plant Description
| Life Cycle: | Perennial |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Origin: | Garden origin |
| Special Features: | Our own production of 'Hidcote Superior' ensures a predictable and consistant quality and is available exclusively from Jelitto. Even and constant quality. Great for containers, in the border or for edging. |
| Historical: | Introduced by JELITTO PERENNIAL SEED in 2001. |
| Basic Colour: | (violet) |
| Flower Colour: | deep violet blue |
| Natural Flowering Period: | July - September |
| Winter Hardiness Zones: |
Z5 - Z9
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| Foliage: | whitish-gray, lanceolate (or narrower) |
| Growth Habit: | compact / shrubby |
| Height with Flowers: | 40 cm |
| Spacing between Plants: | 50 cm |
| Soil Requirements: | dry / well-drained |
| Location: | |
| Characteristics: | ornamental foliage plant |
| Usage: | honey-bee food plant / for the rock garden |
| Portion weight: | 0.15 Gram |
| Grams per 1000 seeds: | 0.71429 Gram |
| Seeds per Gram (does not correspond to the number of plants!): |
1400 |
| Gram to get 1000 plants (if sown directly into pots etc. you will need a larger quantity): |
5 Gram |
| Sowing Rates/Trays: | 4 - 8 per cell |
| Plug tray recommended size(s): | 72 / 128 |
| Sowing Direction: |
(9) These seeds germinate rapidly depending on species and origin. If germination does not occur after 3–4 weeks a cooling period of 2–4 weeks is recommended.
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| Best Sowing Date (northern Hemisphere, Field condition): |
late autumn - early spring |
| Germination to Transplant: | 4 - 8 weeks |
| Transplanting to Potting: | 6 - 10 weeks |
| Container Size(s): | 1 plug per 8/9 cm (3 1/2") / 1-2 plugs per 11/12 cm (4 1/2") |
| Fertilizer: | Light (100-150 ppm) |
