Lavender Collection
Lavender Collection
Fragrant purple flower spikes with silvery foliage, loved by bees and butterflies.
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Add soothing fragrance, soft texture and a splash of classic cottage garden charm to your pondside planting with Lavender ‘Hidcote Improved (Essence)’. This beautifully compact English lavender is known for its rich purple flower spikes, silvery-green foliage and improved garden performance - longer flowering, stronger scent and reliable colour that holds all season long.
Ideal for sunny spots around your pond (not in the water itself), lavender adds a lovely contrast to grasses and perennials and its aromatic foliage helps create a relaxing, sensory space. It’s perfect for hedging, containers, or dotted through borders for structure and scent.
Loved by pollinators, this hardy lavender is a favourite for bees and butterflies, bringing your garden to life with gentle movement and summer buzz. We especially love how well this variety keeps its shape and colour, even as the season progresses.
This plant comes in a 2ltr pot and is sold in a pack of 3, great for lining a path, filling a container, or framing a pondside seating area.
Whether you’re planting a new border, refreshing a path, or just want a fragrant, low-maintenance addition to your pondside garden, ‘Hidcote Improved’ is a timeless choice that won’t disappoint.
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Plant essentials
Key Characteristics:
- Height 10 to 50cm
- Spread: 10 to 50cm
- Flower Colour: Silver Purple flower spikes
- Growth Habit: Compact, bushy, upright
- Foliage: Aromatic, narrow, silvery-grey evergreen leaves
Additional Information:
- Position: Full Sun/Part Shade
- Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile, alkaline to neutral
- Flowering Period: Late spring to early autumn
- Hardiness: Hardy in most UK areas; tolerates -15°C to -10°C (H5)
- Attracts Vital Pollinators 🐝
Dispatch Information:
- Normally Available From: 2ltr - April to August
Note: These plants are perfect for enhancing the area around your pond at ground level. They are ideal for borders, cottage gardens, or containers—not for planting directly in pond margins or waterlogged areas.
Your Plants At Arrival
Your garden plant collection will arrive in sturdy pots along with a care card for guidance.
Simply follow the planting instructions provided with each plant to meet its specific needs, and water them thoroughly after planting.
Perennial Pot Measurements:
1ltr - Round pot
Height - 11.5cm
Base - 9.5cm
Top - 13cm
2ltr - Round pot
Height - 13.5cm
Base - 12.5cm
Top - 17cm
3ltr - Round pot
Height - 15cm
Base - 14cm
Top - 18.5cm
4.5ltr - Round pot
Height - 19cm
Base - 14cm
Top - 17.5cm
How to Grow
Growing Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil at ground level, ideal for sunny borders, gravel paths and containers around the pond (but not in the water).
Position in full sun to maximise flowering and fragrance. Water regularly during dry periods in the first growing season, then only occasionally once established.
Space plants 30–45cm apart to allow airflow and maintain a tidy, compact shape.
Growing Tips: Improve drainage in heavier soils by adding grit or sand before planting. Avoid rich composts or overfeeding, which can lead to leggy growth.
Mulch lightly in spring with gravel to suppress weeds and reflect light to the base of the plant.
Trim lightly after the first flush of flowers to encourage a second round and maintain shape.
Care & Maintenance
Pruning: Lightly trim after flowering to shape and prevent the plant becoming woody. In early spring, prune back up to a third, cutting just above new growth to maintain a compact, bushy form.
Pests/Diseases: Lavender is generally low-maintenance and pest-resistant. Ensure good air circulation and avoid overwatering to prevent root rot and fungal issues. Deer and rabbits tend to avoid it due to its strong fragrance.
Ordering, Shipping & Returns
What is a Pre-Order?
Pre-ordering reserves a plant that is still growing and not yet ready to ship. Payment is taken at checkout to secure your plant, and shipping happens once the plant is well-rooted and ready.
Ordering Tip!
Many customers prefer to place two separate orders when ordering early in the season.
- One for plants available now.
- One for pre-order plants.
This ensures there are no delays, and you can enjoy your ready now plants sooner.
Shipping Prices
Plant Orders:
- Standard Delivery: £6.00.
- Large Orders (e.g., 30L Waterlilies): Pallet delivery, cost based on weight and postcode (email for a quote).
Highlands & Islands:
- Small Orders (<1.8kg): £6.00.
- Standard Orders (>1.8kg): £25.00.
Soil & Gravel:
Additional charges for multiple bags may apply. Email for a quote if not calculated at checkout.
Container Ponds:
Shipping starts at £30. Prices are calculated at checkout.
Note: We cannot currently ship to Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland or Europe.
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Couriers & Delivery Schedule
Couriers Used:
Royal Mail, APC, DX and Parcel Force, and Pallet Delivery services (for large orders and 30L plants).
Shipping Schedule
- Aquatic Plants: Dispatch Schedule varies dependant on season.
- Garden Plants: Dispatched twice weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays.
If you need any help, please email us - info@plantsforponds.co.uk
Returns
Unpacking Your Plants
When your plants arrive, please unpack them carefully:
- Plants are packed in protective plastic bags. Check if any stems, leaves, or flowers are stuck to the inside of the bag before removing it.
- Gently peel off any stuck parts before removing the plant to prevent damage.
- Minor soil displacement or damage to leaves/stems during transit is normal and won’t affect the plant’s recovery.
If you’re concerned about your plants, take photos and email us, and we’ll assist you.
Damaged or Incorrect Items
If your plants or items arrive damaged, or you’ve received an incorrect item:
- Take clear photos of the packaging and damaged items.
- Email us with your order number (starting PFP) and the photos.
We’ll resolve the issue as quickly as possible.
Returns of Plants/Molluscs (Non-Faulty)
Due to the perishable nature of plants and molluscs, we are unable to accept cancellations or returns for these items. If you are unhappy with your plant or mollusc, please take photos and email us with your order number (starting PFP).
For more details about returns and our full policy, please visit our Returns Policy
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Grown in the UK
Perennial Plants
All our plants come from a UK family run garden plant nursery, established over 50 years ago.