Santolina chamaecyparissus
(Cotton Lavender)

Santolina chamaecyparissus
(Cotton Lavender)

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2.5L Pot $9.50 $9.00

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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:    

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