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Double Anouk Lavender: Double Flags and the Earliest Spring Start
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Double Anouk lavender is a Spanish lavender with an extra flourish: each purple flower head carries a double set of lavender-colored flags instead of the usual single pair. It grows upright to about 18 inches tall and 14 inches wide over silver-green foliage, and it is one of the earliest lavenders on our list, with bloom recorded from mid-April.
The cultivar name is Lavandula stoechas 'Anouk Deluxe 1205', sold as Double Anouk. Records describe it as reblooming from early spring through autumn, with excellent weather tolerance and high resistance to foliar disease.
Double Anouk at a glance
| Trait | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Lavandula stoechas 'Anouk Deluxe 1205' |
| Trade name | Double Anouk |
| Flowers | Purple heads with double lavender flags |
| Foliage | Silver-green |
| Size | About 18 inches tall and 14 inches wide |
| Bloom | Starts mid-April, peaks early May, reblooms into autumn |
| Hardiness | USDA zones 6a to 9b |
| Fragrance | Strong, resinous and camphor-like |
| Strengths | Weather tolerance, high foliar-disease resistance, pollinator plant |
What the double flags add
The flags, or bracts, are what make Spanish lavender look like Spanish lavender. Doubling them gives each head a fuller, more ruffled top that reads from across a patio. Against silver-green leaves, the purple and lavender tones look crisp rather than dark, which helps in a container where you see the plant up close.
An early start matters in the Great Lakes region too. While English lavender is still waking up, a pot of Double Anouk is already in color, and the bees notice.
Built for unpredictable weather
Spring and early summer in the Great Lakes can swing from cold rain to sticky heat in a week. Double Anouk's recorded weather tolerance and high resistance to foliar disease make it more forgiving than many Spanish lavenders in that kind of season. It still needs the basics: full sun, sharp drainage and airflow. No lavender forgives a soggy pot.
Planting and winter
It is described as suited to both containers and landscapes. In the ground, plant in sandy, gravelly or raised soil, about 14 to 18 inches apart. In pots, use a gritty mix and a container 10 to 14 inches across with a drainage hole.
Its rating is zones 6a to 9b. Spanish lavenders are generally less cold-hardy than English lavender, so at the cold edge of that range choose a warm, sheltered spot with perfect drainage, or keep it potted and move it to a cool, bright, frost-free room for winter. The USDA Zone Finder confirms your zone.
Season-long care
- Deadheading: remove faded heads at the base of the stem to keep the long rebloom going.
- Water: low needs. Let the soil dry between waterings.
- Trim: after a heavy flush, a light shear keeps it dense and upright.
- Feed: a light feed for pots once or twice a season; little or none in the ground.
Using the flowers
The heads are rated good for cut flowers and fair for drying, so they are best enjoyed fresh. A few stems with their double flags make a cheerful bud vase. Culinary use is not recommended.
Choosing a plant format
Double Anouk is offered as a 3-inch plug, a 4-inch pot or a 1-gallon pot. See the product page for current sizes and availability, and use Notify Me there if it is not available right now.
Frequently asked questions
Is Double Anouk the same as Anouk Deluxe 1205?
Yes. Anouk Deluxe 1205 is the cultivar name; Double Anouk is the name it is sold under.
How early does it bloom?
Records list bloom starting in mid-April with a peak in early May, the earliest of the Anouk lavenders we carry. Your local spring sets the actual date.
Does it handle humid summers?
It is noted for weather tolerance and foliar-disease resistance. Good spacing and full sun still help it most.
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