Overwintering guide
How to overwinter anouk french lavender
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills anouk french lavender in winter
Cutting anouk french lavender hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.
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Overwintering anouk french lavender — FAQ
Does anouk french lavender need to come indoors for winter?
Anouk French lavender is hardy to roughly USDA zone 7 — winter lows around -18°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Anouk French lavender is properly hardy and overwinters outside without fuss. Tidy away anything dead or diseased, apply a mulch over the crown to steady soil temperatures, and otherwise leave it alone — many hardy plants actually need a cold period to flower and grow well the following year. Save hard pruning for the right season rather than doing it in autumn.
When should I move anouk french lavender for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water anouk french lavender in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills anouk french lavender over winter?
Cutting anouk french lavender hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.