English lavenders are the hardiest of all lavenders species as they can tolerate snow during winter, drought in the summer, resist deer and rabbit predation and live for many years with the right care. Hidcote superior is the most cold hardy lavender surviving temperatures as low as -30 °C (-20 °F).

Which lavender plant is the hardiest?

English Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia)

As the hardiest of all the Lavenders, this variety is the best equipped to handle our varied British weather and has a compact habit, making it the perfect choice for border hedging.

Which lavender is the easiest to grow?

English lavenders are the easiest lavenders to grow, with varieties such as 'Munstead' and 'Hidcote' regarded as the easiest and most versatile lavender varieties as they require minimal maintenance and can survive in both hot and cold climates.