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Lavandula stoech. 'Anouk'® / 12Cm
Lavandula stoechas 'Anouk'
Confirmed format: 12cm
Plant Highlights
- Highly aromatic evergreen foliage
- Deep purple flower heads with violet-purple bracts
- Long flowering season
- Attractive to bees and other pollinators
- Compact, bushy and rounded habit
Overview
Lavandula stoechas 'Anouk' is a compact, bushy evergreen shrub celebrated for its distinct top bracts and intensely aromatic silver-grey foliage. Producing deep purple flower heads crowned with showy violet-purple bracts, this long-flowering French lavender brings vibrant colour and delightful fragrance to sunny garden borders, gravel gardens, and patio containers.
Why We Love It
- Highly aromatic evergreen foliage releases a wonderful scent when brushed.
- Showy deep purple blooms feature striking violet-purple bracts.
- Long flowering season provides extended interest from spring through summer.
- Compact and rounded habit is ideal for smaller spaces and containers.
- Readily attracts bees and other pollinators to the garden.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Lavandula stoechas 'Anouk' |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Shrub / Herb |
| Foliage Persistence | Evergreen |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Flower Colour | Purple, violet and multicolour |
| Growth Habit | Bushy and rounded |
| Mature Height | 30 cm – 60 cm |
| Mature Spread | 30 cm – 60 cm |
| Hardiness | RHS H4 (-10°C to -5°C) |
| Care Level | Easy |
| Flowering Period | May – August |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in a full sun and sheltered position. |
|---|---|
| Soil | Grow in well-drained, free-draining soil. |
| Watering | Water regularly while establishing, then only during extended dry periods. |
| Deadheading | Removing spent flower stems is recommended to maintain shape. |
Perfect For
- Containers
- Borders
- Gravel gardens
- Herb gardens
- Mediterranean-style planting
Good to Know
- The aromatic foliage and nectar-rich flowers offer excellent wildlife value for pollinators and butterflies.
- Provides wonderful winter interest with its evergreen foliage remaining attractive throughout the year.
- Ensure free-draining soil to prevent winter wet issues.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | P12 potted plant |
|---|---|
| Pot Display | 12cm |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Pack Quantity | 1 |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
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