This classic and versatile evergreen shrub that adds timeless charm to your garden. With its aromatic silver-grey foliage and button-like yellow flowers, this Mediterranean beauty offers a delightful visual and sensory experience. Known for its resilience and low-maintenance nature, the Santolina chamaecyparissus is a must-have for any garden.
This compact and bushy shrub is a perfect choice for borders, rockeries, and containers, bringing a touch of the Mediterranean to your outdoor space. The fine, needle-like leaves emit a pleasant fragrance, creating a sensory oasis in your garden. The Cotton Lavender is drought-tolerant and thrives in full sun, making it well-suited for the British climate.
Specifications:
• Botanical Name: Santolina chamaecyparissus
• Common Name: Cotton Lavender
• Hardiness Zone: 6-9
• Mature Height: 30-45 cm (12-18 inches)
• Mature Spread: 45-60 cm (18-24 inches)
• Exposure: Full sun
• Bloom Time: Summer
• Bloom Colour: Yellow
• Foliage: Silver-grey, aromatic
• Growth Rate: Moderate, compact and bushy
• Soil Requirements: Well-draining, poor to moderately fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Low; drought-tolerant once established.
• Maintenance: Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape
• Uses: Borders, rockeries, containers
• Special Features: Drought-tolerant, fragrant foliage
