We're offering you a Lavender Duo Hidcote + Munstead Plants for £4.99, saving you up to 64% off Thompson and Morgan's's price of £13.99 (correct as of 14.04.2026).

Transform Your Garden with the Lavender Duo Collection

Breathe life into your garden with the classic pairing of Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' and 'Munstead'. These compact, evergreen perennials are prized for their aromatic foliage and striking violet-blue flower spikes. Both varieties are renowned for their resilience, making them favourites in British gardens.

Why Choose 'Hidcote' & 'Munstead'?

• 'Hidcote': Known for its deep purple, tightly packed flower heads and compact habit (reaching approx. 45cm height). Perfect for neat edging and small spaces.
• 'Munstead': Features lighter lavender-blue blooms and a bushy, compact form (up to 45cm tall). Loved for its strong fragrance and reliable performance.
• Biodiversity Boost: Both cultivars attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators—ideal for eco-friendly planting schemes.
• Versatile Uses: Plant as a low hedge, path border, or in containers. Their aromatic foliage is perfect for sensory gardens or cutting for fragrant indoor bouquets.

Growing Guide & Care Tips

• Planting Time: Best planted from early spring to early autumn while soil is workable.
• Soil: Prefers free-draining, moderately fertile soil; avoid heavy clay or waterlogged sites. Slightly alkaline to neutral pH is ideal.
• Sun Requirements: Thrives in full sun—choose a spot that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
• Watering: Water well after planting; once established, water sparingly as plants are drought tolerant.
• Pruning: Lightly trim after flowering (late summer) to maintain shape and promote bushiness. Avoid cutting into old wood.
• Fertilising: Lavender generally needs little feeding; over-fertilising can reduce fragrance and flower production.
• Hardiness: Both varieties are hardy in most UK regions (down to -15°C), suitable for USDA zones 5–9.

Design & Companion Planting Ideas

• Create fragrant borders alongside rosemary, sage, or ornamental grasses.
• Add colour contrast with pinks (Dianthus), salvia, or silver-leaved perennials like artemisia.
• Perfect for Mediterranean-style gardens or cottage planting schemes.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant lavender?
  The ideal time is spring or early autumn when the soil is warm but not waterlogged.
• How tall do 'Hidcote' and 'Munstead' lavenders grow?
  Both varieties typically reach around 40–45cm in height and spread when mature.
• Does lavender require much maintenance?
  No—just prune lightly after flowering and avoid overwatering. They thrive on neglect once established!