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Beginner
skill rating |
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1m
max. spread |
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0.6m
max. height |
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5-10 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Santolina chamaecyparissus
Other names: Lavender cotton, Cotton lavender, French lavender, Ground cypress, Chamaecyparissus africanus, Santolina incana
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Genus: Santolina
Species: S. chamaecyparissus - S. chamaecyparissus is an evergreen shrub with fine, aromatic foliage. In summer, it is covered with a mass of spherical, yellow flowers.
Santolina chamaecyparissus is: Evergreen
Flower: Yellow in Summer
Foliage: Grey-green in All seasons
Fragrance: Foliage is aromatic.
Habit: Bushy, Rounded
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Plant with:
Phlomis fruticosa (Jerusalem sage)
Santolina chamaecyparissus (Lavender cotton) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 1m after 5-10 years.
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Suggested uses: Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Beds and borders, Gravel, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Containers, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation: Grow in well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered position. Thrives in hot, sunny sites.
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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| Soil drainage: |
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, East |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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