Alright, let’s talk about my little adventure with Anouk lavender. I’ve always loved the look and smell of lavender, so I thought, why not give it a try? I picked up this Anouk variety because it’s got these cool dark purple flowers with little lilac flags on top.
First off, I had to figure out where to put it. From what I read, it likes well-draining soil, not too rich. I have this spot in my garden that’s kind of on a slope, so I figured it would be perfect. No water puddles there! Plus, I figured I’d get around to some landscaping when I plant it, the place was looking a little plain. I planted it right in the ground, hoping for the best. I also grabbed a small pot, just in case I wanted to move it later or bring it inside during winter.
- Watering: I used some tool to figure out how much water it needed. Turns out, if it’s in a pot and not in direct sun, it only needs like 0.8 cups every 9 days. But since mine is outside and getting full sun, I water it a bit more often.
- Sunlight: This stuff loves the sun. The more, the better. That’s why I put it in the sunniest spot in my garden.
- Soil: Like I said, well-draining is key. I didn’t add any fancy fertilizers or anything, just regular garden soil. I learned it will be more easy to take care of plants successfully if I just do some research, so I also learned a lot about this anouk lavender and its growing conditions.
Some tips for taking care of Anouk lavender
Now, the fun part. Watching it grow! It started out pretty small, but it’s been getting bigger and bushier. And those flowers? Gorgeous. They really pop against the silver leaves, especially when the sun hits them. I noticed they smell really sweet, too, which is a nice bonus.
One thing I didn’t expect is that the deer and rabbits leave it alone. Apparently, they don’t like the smell. Good for me, because we get a lot of those critters in my area. It’s also pretty tough. We had a few hot, dry spells this summer, but the lavender didn’t seem to mind at all.
So far, it’s been a pretty easy plant to take care of. I give it a little water when the soil feels dry, make sure it gets plenty of sun, and that’s about it. I’m thinking about planting more of it along the walkway. It would look really nice, and it would make the whole area smell amazing.
All in all, I’m pretty happy with my Anouk lavender. It’s a beautiful, low-maintenance plant that adds a nice touch to my garden. If you’re thinking about getting some, I say go for it! Just remember the well-draining soil and lots of sun, and you should be good to go.
