Lavandula stoechas 'Anouk Collection'

Lavandula stoechas 'Anouk Collection'

12cm nursery pot

Plant Highlights: Distinctive flower heads with colourful bracts • Aromatic evergreen foliage • Compact, bushy habit • Excellent for bees and butterflies • Ideal for sunny pots and borders

Overview

Lavandula stoechas 'Anouk Collection', commonly known as Spanish Lavender, is a compact evergreen shrub prized for its richly coloured flower spikes topped with distinctive upright bracts that resemble fluttering butterfly wings. Combined with aromatic grey-green foliage, it brings long-lasting colour, fragrance and Mediterranean character to gardens from late spring through summer.

Its naturally neat habit makes it particularly well suited to patio containers, gravel gardens, raised beds and the front of sunny borders. The nectar-rich flowers are highly attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects, making it a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly planting schemes.

Why We Love It

• Distinctive flower heads are crowned with colourful butterfly-like bracts.
• Fragrant evergreen foliage provides year-round interest.
• Compact habit is perfect for containers and smaller gardens.
• Excellent nectar source for bees and butterflies.
• Thrives in sunny, well-drained planting positions.

Plant Details

Growing Guide

Position

Plant in a warm, sunny position where it receives plenty of direct sunlight. A sheltered location with good air circulation encourages healthy growth and abundant flowering.

Watering

Water lightly but regularly during the first growing season while establishing. Once established, plants become drought tolerant and generally only require watering during prolonged dry spells. Container-grown plants should be checked more frequently during warm weather.

Soil

Grow in poor to moderately fertile, sharply drained soil. Lavender performs best in sandy, gravelly or gritty conditions and dislikes heavy, waterlogged ground. For containers, use a free-draining compost with added horticultural grit.

Hardiness and Winter Care

Suitable for sheltered gardens throughout much of Ireland when planted in well-drained soil. Excellent drainage is essential during winter, as prolonged winter wet is more damaging than cold. Container-grown plants benefit from protection during extended periods of severe frost.

Routine Care

Trim lightly after each main flush of flowering to maintain a compact, bushy shape and encourage repeat blooms. Avoid cutting back into old woody stems that have no green growth, as these may not regenerate.

Perfect For

• Patio pots and decorative containers.
• Gravel and Mediterranean-style gardens.
• Sunny borders and raised beds.
• Wildlife and pollinator-friendly planting.
• Fragrant planting beside paths and seating areas.

Good to Know

The Anouk Collection may include selections with slight variations in flower colour while sharing the same compact habit, aromatic foliage and growing requirements. Good drainage is essential for reliable performance in Irish gardens.

Product Information

• Botanical name: Lavandula stoechas 'Anouk Collection'
• Supplied in a 12cm nursery pot.
• Evergreen flowering shrub.
• Pot size refers to the plant at the time of sale and not its eventual mature size.