{"product_id":"mr-fothergills-lavender-hidcote-blue-seeds-1","title":"Mr Fothergills Lavender Hidcote Blue Seeds","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"61\"\u003eMr Fothergill’s Lavender ‘Hidcote Blue’ Seeds (100 Seeds)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"355\"\u003eMr Fothergill’s Lavender ‘Hidcote Blue’ is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"153\"\u003ecompact, highly fragrant lavender variety\u003c\/strong\u003e prized for its deep blue flower spikes and neat, bushy habit. 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