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Anouk Deluxe 16115 Lavender: Low Drifts for Sunny Slopes
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Anouk Deluxe 16115 lavender is a low, broad Spanish lavender, about 11 inches tall and 14 inches wide, which makes it one of the wider compact Anouks. Dark purple flowers sit under bright purple bracts, the foliage is gray-green and the fragrance is moderate. Planted in a group, those bright bracts merge into a sheet of color.
It is Lavandula stoechas 'Anouk Deluxe 16115', and it blooms without needing a winter chill, so young plants can flower in their first season.
Anouk Deluxe 16115 at a glance
| Trait | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Lavandula stoechas 'Anouk Deluxe 16115' |
| Flowers | Dark purple with bright purple bracts |
| Foliage | Gray-green |
| Size | About 10.6 inches tall and 14.1 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 |
Why plant in drifts
A single low lavender can disappear in a big bed. A drift of five, seven or nine reads as one bold sweep. Anouk Deluxe 16115's spreading habit suits this: set plants about 12 to 14 inches apart in a loose, staggered pattern and they will touch at the edges by midsummer without smothering each other. Odd numbers and irregular spacing look more natural than a grid.
A sunny slope is the ideal stage. Water runs off a slope quickly, which is exactly what Spanish lavender wants, and the plants are easy to see from below. Rock gardens, gravel beds and the tops of retaining walls work the same way.
Preparing the ground
Full sun and drainage come first. On a slope, dig each planting hole slightly into the hill so the crown sits level, and backfill with the native soil mixed with grit if it is heavy. On flat ground, raise the bed a few inches. Skip thick bark mulch, which holds moisture against the stems; a gravel top dressing keeps the crowns dry and suppresses weeds between plants.
Care through the season
- Establishment: water each plant deeply when the soil dries during its first weeks. Slopes shed water fast, so check more often at first.
- Deadheading: shear the whole drift lightly after each flush instead of snipping heads one by one. It saves time and keeps the sweep even.
- Feeding: rarely needed in the ground.
- Weeding: keep the gaps clean the first year until the plants knit together.
Winter in colder gardens
Anouk Deluxe 16115 is rated for zones 6a to 9b, and Spanish lavender is generally less cold-hardy than English lavender. A south-facing slope with sharp drainage gives it the best odds at the cold edge of that range. In harsher winters, consider it a season-long planting or keep a few plants potted to overwinter in a cool, bright, frost-free room. The USDA Zone Finder helps you weigh the risk.
Cutting and drying
It is rated good for both fresh bouquets and dried flowers. The bright bracts hold their color well when the heads are cut just as they open and dried out of direct sun. Use them in small posies, sachets and wreath accents. 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. For a drift, plugs keep the cost of planting many plants down. See the product page for current sizes and availability, and use Notify Me there if it is not available right now.
Frequently asked questions
How many plants make a drift?
Five is a good minimum. Seven or nine on a larger slope gives a fuller sweep.
Will it spread on its own?
It widens to about 14 inches but does not run or self-seed aggressively. Spacing sets the final look.
Is the scent strong?
It is rated moderate, gentler than the strong-scented Anouks.
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