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Lavandula stoechas 'Anouk Lavender' is a fragrant, evergreen shrub with distinctive, upright lavender flowers that have a unique, tufted, purple bract on top. Known for its resilience and beautiful blooms, it’s perfect for adding color and fragrance to gardens, borders, and containers.
Description:
- Dimensions: Grows 18-24 inches tall and 18-24 inches wide.
- Sun Exposure: Prefers full sun.
- Water Requirements: Requires well-drained soil; drought-tolerant once established.
- Hardiness Zones: Hardy in Zones 7-9.
- Bloom Time: Late spring to summer.
- Pruning: Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth.
How to Plant:
- Location: Ideal for sunny garden beds, borders, or containers.
- Soil Preparation: Prefers slightly alkaline, well-drained soil; add sand or gravel to improve drainage in heavy soils.
- Planting: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery container, ensuring the root crown is not buried.
- Spacing: Space plants 18-24 inches apart to allow for airflow and growth.
- Watering: Water deeply when planting and during dry spells, but allow soil to dry between waterings.
Fun Fact:
Lavandula stoechas 'Anouk Lavender' is prized not only for its beautiful flowers but also for its strong, fragrant oils, which are often used in aromatherapy and for making natural perfumes!