Santolina chamaecyparissus
(Cotton Lavender)
Santolina chamaecyparissus
(Cotton Lavender)
Prices:
Each | 20 or more | |
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2.5L Pot | $9.50 | $9.00 |
Details:
Type: | Shrub |
Growth Rate: | Medium |
Mature Height: | 0.5 m |
Mature Width: | 0.5 m |
Site Condition: | Coastal, Exposed, Frost Tolerant, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil |
Sun: | Full Sun, Part Shade |
Drainage: | Dry |
Features: | Drought tolerant. Suitable for bordering or edging and ground cover. Attractive to bees. Colorful perennial. Flower colour: Yellow. Foliage colour: Silver. |
Santolina chamaecyparissus is commonly known as Cotton Lavender, this is a small shrub grown for its foliage and flowers. It produces a dense network of small and aromatic, silver leaves, cypress-like and acts as an insect repellent.. The foliage is adorned with mass of yellow, button-like flowers in summer. Flowers can be used in floral arrangements.
This evergreen grows with a rounded. It performs best when grown in full sun on a well-drained site, noting that is hardy to dry periods, coastal environments, and moderate frost once established. The Cotton Lavender is commonly included in borders, mass planted as a ground cover, maintained in a container, included in cottage or Mediterranean gardens, or planted around outdoor living areas. It is an easy plant to grow and very rewarding. A pretty cottage plant. Cut back after flowering.
Flowering: Summer [December - February]
Fruiting: