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Santolina chamaecyparissus

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Cotton Lavender

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, grey-green leaves. The foliage is a adorned with mass of yellow, button-like flowers In summer. This evergreen grows with a rounded shape to about 50 cm tall and the same wide. 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.

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Santolina chamaecyparissus (Cotton Lavender) is currently unavailable.

Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:Shrubs
Height:50 cm
Spread:50 cm
Flowering time:Summer
Tolerances:Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses:Borders, Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles:Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Cottage, Formal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asCotton Lavender
Sku12485

Santolina chamaecyparissus Details

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, grey-green leaves. The foliage is a adorned with mass of yellow, button-like flowers In summer. This evergreen grows with a rounded shape to about 50 cm tall and the same wide. 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.

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5 from 2 customers
Walter Hernandez - Canterbury
Sean Roberts - Auckland

Wonderful plants.

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