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Lavander Cotton
Santolina Chamaecyparissus
An excellent, dwarf evergreen shrub with white, felted branches and deeply toothed, silvery-grey aromatic leaves. It produces scented, vibrant yellow blooms which smother the plant between July and August, making it ideal for adding a splash of colour to a sunny spot of the garden in well-drained soil. It’s neat, compact growth habit makes it perfect for using as a low, informal flowering hedge or as a grouping plant. Resistant to drought and tolerant of salt-laden air.
Position:
Prefers partial shade
Soil:
Any reasonably fertile, well-drained soil
Rate of Growth:
Average
Flowering Period:
July to August
Flower Colour:
Bright yellow
Other Features:
It deters aphids and white flies and can be used for potpourii. It also produces seeds which ripen between August and September
Hardiness:
Frost Hardy: stands a temperatures down to -5°C
Garden Care:
Cut back in early April to encourage a plentiful display of flowers
Eventual Height: 60cm
Eventual Spread:
1m
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2 litre pot |
10-15cm |
£5.49 |
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