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Anouk Deluxe 1945 Lavender: Violet Flowers Under Pale Green Flags
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Anouk Deluxe 1945 lavender breaks the purple habit. Its violet flowers are topped with greenish-white bracts instead of the usual purple flags, giving each head a fresh, pale crown. The plant itself is small and slightly upright, about nine inches tall and eight inches wide, with gray-green foliage and a long flowering season.
It is Lavandula stoechas 'Anouk Deluxe 1945'. If you like plants that make people lean in for a closer look, this is one.
Anouk Deluxe 1945 at a glance
| Trait | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Lavandula stoechas 'Anouk Deluxe 1945' |
| Flowers | Violet with greenish-white bracts |
| Foliage | Gray-green |
| Size | About 9.4 inches tall and 7.6 inches wide |
| Habit | Compact and upright |
| Bloom | Starts early May, peaks late May, long flowering with high rebloom |
| Hardiness | USDA zones 6a to 9b |
| Fragrance | Moderate, resinous and herbal |
| Wildlife | Great for pollinators; deer resistant |
Pairing a pale-flagged lavender
Greenish-white bracts behave like a neutral. They brighten dark colors and cool down warm ones. A few ideas:
- Pot it next to a deep purple Anouk so the two read as a pair of opposites.
- Plant it with white and silver plants for a pale, moonlit corner.
- Set it against dark containers in charcoal or black, where the pale tops glow.
- Mix it with chartreuse foliage to pick up the green in the bracts.
Because it is narrow, about eight inches wide, it tucks into small gaps and slim pots easily.
Planting and care
Give it full sun and soil that drains quickly. In the ground, choose sandy, gravelly or raised beds and space plants about eight to ten inches apart. In containers, use a gritty mix in a pot with a drainage hole. Water deeply when the soil dries and hold back during cool, wet spells. A light feed once or twice a season suits pots; plants in the ground rarely need it.
Its rebloom rating is high. Snip faded heads at the base of the stem, and trim lightly after a big flush to keep it compact. The pale bracts show browning sooner than purple ones do, so regular deadheading also keeps it looking fresh.
Winter planning
Anouk Deluxe 1945 is rated for zones 6a to 9b, and Spanish lavender is generally less cold-hardy than English lavender. At the cold edge of that range, choose a warm, sheltered spot with sharp drainage, or grow it in a pot and move it to a cool, bright, frost-free room for winter. The USDA Zone Finder confirms your zone.
Drying the heads
It is rated good for dried flowers and fresh bouquets. Dried heads with pale bracts are a nice change in potpourri and wreaths, where they lighten a mix of darker lavender. Cut heads just as they open and dry them on a screen out of direct sun. 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. See the product page for current sizes and availability, and use Notify Me there if it is not available right now.
Frequently asked questions
Are the bracts really green?
They are recorded as greenish-white, a pale tone that sits between cream and soft green.
Does it smell like other Spanish lavenders?
Yes, with the same resinous, herbal character, rated moderate in strength.
How small is it?
About 9.4 inches tall and 7.6 inches wide, one of the narrowest Anouks.
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