Overview
Lavandula stoechas 'Anouk White'PBR (Anouk Series) is a bushy shrubs in the genus Lavandula, part of the Lamiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Lavandula stoechas 'Anouk White'PBR (Anouk Series) grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include gravel garden, mediterranean climate plants, city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, wildlife gardens, garden edging, banks and slopes and flower borders and beds.
About
Lavandula stoechas 'Anouk White' (French lavender 'Anouk White') is a bushy, evergreen shrub belonging to the genus Lavandula, known for its compact, aromatic nature and narrow leaves. This cultivar produces small tubular flowers arranged in dense spikes during spring and summer. It thrives in full sun with sheltered exposure and adapts well to sandy, loamy, or clay soils across a range of pH levels, provided the soil is fertile and well-drained. Suitable for various garden settings, it is hardy to UK zone H7 and can be propagated by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings.
About the genus
Lavandula is a genus of 47 known species of perennial flowering plants in the sage family, Lamiaceae. It is native to the Old World, primarily found across the drier, warmer regions of the Mediterranean, with an affinity for maritime breezes.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Lavandula
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Lavandula stoechas 'Anouk White'PBR (Anouk Series) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Gravel garden, Mediterranean climate plants, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens, Garden edging, Banks and slopes, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Lavandula stoechas 'Anouk White'PBR (Anouk Series)
- Propagation
- Seed sown in a cold frame in spring, Semi-hardwood cuttings in summer
- Pest resistance
- Rosemary beetle, Cuckoo spit (froghoppers)
- Disease resistance
- Grey moulds (Botrytis), Honey fungus (rarely)
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Lavandula stoechas 'Anouk White'PBR (Anouk Series)?
Lavandula stoechas 'Anouk White'PBR (Anouk Series) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lavandula stoechas 'Anouk White'PBR (Anouk Series) need?
Lavandula stoechas 'Anouk White'PBR (Anouk Series) is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained to moist but well-drained.
Is Lavandula stoechas 'Anouk White'PBR (Anouk Series) hardy in the UK?
Lavandula stoechas 'Anouk White'PBR (Anouk Series) has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Lavandula stoechas 'Anouk White'PBR (Anouk Series)?
Seed sown in a cold frame in spring, Semi-hardwood cuttings in summer.
More in the Lavandula genus
- Lavandula angustifolia 'Torramhor'Lavender
- Lavandula dentata 'Evermlv19'Fringed Lavender
- Lavandula stoechas 'Giant Summer' (Butterfly Garden Series)
- Lavandula stoechas 'Sweetberry Ruffles' (Ruffles Series)French lavender 'Sweetberry Ruffles'
- Lavandula angustifolia subsp. angustifoliaEnglish lavender
- Lavandula stoechas LaVela Compact Dark Violet ('Klelv15115'PBR)Spanish Lavender
- Lavandula x ginginsii 'Downderry Velvet'
- Lavandula x int. 'Edelweiss'Lavender