Royal Anouk Spanish Lavender (Lavandula stoechas ‘Anouk Deluxe 201909’) displays luxurious purple bracts perched atop strong, upright stems. Its flags of color exude a delightful fragrance and entice both bees and butterflies throughout the growing season. Foliage remains a fresh green, while the plant’s compact form of about 14-18 inches tall suits borders, patio planters, or accent groupings. In our experience, this selection shows excellent disease resistance and repeats its showy bloom from spring into autumn, making Royal Anouk Spanish Lavender a compelling choice for gardeners seeking a long-lasting lavender.
Deer typically avoid this aromatic plant, leaving you with worry-free maintenance. Its Spanish heritage ensures a degree of heat and drought tolerance, while the bracts offer a unique twist on the usual lavender look. Adorn pathways, rockeries, or containers with its ornamental spikes, and enjoy the bonus of harvested blooms for drying or use in cut arrangements. Pollinator visits add a lively touch to your summer garden experience.
Royal Anouk Spanish Lavender Care
Choose a site with full sun exposure and well-drained soil, ideally on the neutral to slightly alkaline side. Water thoroughly at planting, then plan to water when the top two inches of soil dry. A gentle fertilizer once a month helps maintain robust foliage and encourages prolonged flowering. Minimize soggy conditions by ensuring containers or garden spots have adequate drainage.
A light trim after blooming refreshes the plant and can coax out additional color. Container-grown specimens need extra vigilance with watering, particularly in peak heat, though be cautious of oversaturation. In colder zones, add a mulch layer around roots for winter defense. Move pots to a sheltered spot if winter temperatures dip below its hardiness threshold.
Royal Anouk Spanish Lavender Spacing
Allow about 12-16 inches between plants if arranging along a garden border or massing. For a potted specimen, pick a container roughly 10-12 inches wide and equally deep, providing the roots sufficient room and avoiding waterlogging.
Royal Anouk Spanish Lavender Information
USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 – 9
Plant Type:
Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 1 – 2 Feet
Mature Spread: 1 – 1.5 Feet
Spacing: 1 – 1.5 Feet
Habit: Upright
Flower Color(s): Purple
Flower Description: Dark Purple.Lavender Spikes
Bloom Period: Late Spring to Early Summer
Foliage Type: Semi-Evergreen
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description: silvery-green,grayish-green
Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering
Watering: Average
Resists: Deer, Rabbit, Disease, Pests & Insects
Tolerates: Heat, Drought, Salt
Attracts: Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Container Role: Thriller
Uses: Borders, Combinations, Containers, Edging, Hedges & Privacy, Mass Planting, Specimen or Focal Point, Sensory Gardens, Wildlife Gardens
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Deadheading Not Necessary, Foliage Interest, Fragrant, Low Maintenance, Award Winner, Continuous Blooming or Rebloomer
