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Anouk Deluxe 1802 Lavender: The Easy Center of a Mixed Pot
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Anouk Deluxe 1802 lavender is a compact, broadly spreading Spanish lavender about ten inches tall and twelve wide. Its dark violet flowers carry bright purple bracts, the foliage is gray-green and the fragrance is moderate. It is a tidy plant with a lot of color, which makes it a dependable anchor for a mixed container.
It is Lavandula stoechas 'Anouk Deluxe 1802', a Spanish lavender that blooms without a winter chill, so it can flower in its first season and keep reblooming.
Anouk Deluxe 1802 at a glance
| Trait | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Lavandula stoechas 'Anouk Deluxe 1802' |
| Flowers | Dark violet with bright purple bracts |
| Foliage | Gray-green |
| Size | About 10.3 inches tall and 11.9 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 |
Building a mixed pot around it
The rule for a lavender combination pot is simple: everything in it has to like full sun and drying out between waterings. Plants that want constant moisture will either drown the lavender or sulk next to it. With that in mind:
- Center: one Anouk Deluxe 1802 in the middle or toward the back.
- Around it: low, sun-loving plants with silver, gray or soft green foliage, or small flowers in white or pale yellow that make the purple pop.
- Edge: a trailing plant that tolerates heat and dry soil to spill over the rim.
A pot 14 to 16 inches across holds one lavender and three to five companions without crowding. Leave a little space around the lavender's base so air reaches the crown.
Mix, water and feeding
Use a gritty, free-draining potting mix and a container with a drainage hole. Water the whole pot deeply when the top inch or two is dry, aiming at the soil rather than the foliage. Mixed pots dry faster than single plants because more roots share the space, so check daily in hot weather. A light, balanced feed every few weeks keeps the whole planting going; lavender itself needs very little.
Keeping it in bloom
Its rebloom rating is high. Snip faded heads at the base of their stems every week or two, and give the plant a light trim after a heavy flush. If a companion starts to swamp the lavender, cut the companion back, not the lavender.
Winter planning
Anouk Deluxe 1802 is rated for zones 6a to 9b, and Spanish lavender is generally less cold-hardy than English lavender. At the end of the season, lift it out of the mixed pot into its own container and move it to a cool, bright, frost-free spot for winter. Replant a fresh combination around it next spring. The Frost Date Estimator helps you time the moves.
Drying the heads
It is rated good for both fresh bouquets and dried flowers. When you deadhead, save the best heads and dry them on a screen out of direct sun for sachets and small craft projects. 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 4-inch pot is an easy size for mixed containers. See the product page for current sizes and availability, and use Notify Me there if it is not available right now.
Frequently asked questions
What should I avoid planting with it?
Anything that needs constantly moist soil or shade. Those plants and lavender want opposite care.
Will it bloom the first year?
Yes. It does not need a winter chill, so it can flower in its first season.
Is the scent strong?
It is rated moderate, which suits a pot near a seating area.
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