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Anouk Deluxe 16054 Lavender: The Shortest Anouk for Tabletop Pots
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Anouk Deluxe 16054 lavender is the shortest Anouk we list, a low, broad Spanish lavender about seven inches tall and eleven inches wide. Its dark purple flowers are topped with deep purple bracts, and the foliage mixes gray-green with darker green for a little more depth than most Spanish lavenders.
It is Lavandula stoechas 'Anouk Deluxe 16054'. With moderate fragrance and a tidy, cushion-like shape, it is a natural for small containers you see up close.
Anouk Deluxe 16054 at a glance
| Trait | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Lavandula stoechas 'Anouk Deluxe 16054' |
| Flowers | Dark purple with deep purple bracts |
| Foliage | Gray-green and dark green |
| Size | About 6.9 inches tall and 10.9 inches wide |
| Habit | Compact and broadly spreading |
| Bloom | Starts early May, peaks late May, high rebloom |
| Hardiness | USDA zones 6a to 9b |
| Fragrance | Moderate, resinous and herbal |
| Wildlife | Great for pollinators; deer resistant |
Small containers, big impact
A seven-inch lavender works where a full-size plant would look out of place: a ceramic bowl on an outdoor table, a row of small terra-cotta pots along a sunny railing, a hanging basket edge or a miniature garden with stones and succulents. One plant fills a 6- to 8-inch pot neatly. Because the fragrance is moderate, it is pleasant up close at a dining table without overwhelming the food.
Deep purple bracts on dark flowers read as rich and saturated, so pale pots in white, cream or soft gray show them off best.
Container basics
- Mix: a gritty, free-draining potting mix, or regular mix cut with coarse sand or fine gravel.
- Pot: always with a drainage hole. Terra-cotta breathes and dries faster, which lavender likes.
- Light: full sun, six hours or more. Shade makes it stretch and stop flowering.
- Water: small pots dry quickly. Water deeply when the top inch is dry and empty saucers after rain.
- Feed: a light liquid feed once or twice a summer.
Keeping it in flower
Its rebloom rating is high. Pinch faded heads off at the base of their stems every week or two and new ones follow. After a big flush, give the whole cushion a light trim to keep it dense. Avoid cutting into bare wood.
Winter care
Anouk Deluxe 16054 is rated for zones 6a to 9b. Small pots freeze through quickly, so in cold-winter areas move them indoors before hard frost to a cool, bright window or sunroom, and water sparingly until spring. In milder zones it can go in the ground in a well-drained, sunny spot. The Frost Date Estimator helps time both moves.
Drying the heads
It is rated good for dried flowers. Snip heads just as they open, dry them on a screen out of direct sun, and use them in small sachets, potpourri or as accents on wrapped gifts. Culinary use is not recommended.
Choosing a plant format
It is offered as a 3-inch plug, a 4-inch pot or a 1-gallon pot. A plug or 4-inch pot is plenty for a small bowl. 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 this the smallest Anouk?
At about 6.9 inches tall, it is the shortest of the Anouk lavenders on our list.
Can I keep it on a windowsill all year?
Lavender needs strong sun and airflow, so it grows best outdoors in summer and indoors only as a cool winter rest.
Why are there two foliage colors listed?
Its leaves are recorded as gray-green and dark green, giving the cushion a slightly mottled, deeper look.
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