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Santolina chamaecyparissus (Lavender cotton)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.6m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Santolina chamaecyparissus
Other names
Lavender cotton, Cotton lavender, French lavender, Ground cypress, Chamaecyparissus africanus, Santolina incana
Genus
Santolina 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
Fragrance
Foliage is aromatic.
Habit
Bushy, Rounded
Flower
Yellow in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Can be used as a dwarf hedge but could be short-lived. Trim back after flowering to maintain a dense, compact habit.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Santolina chamaecyparissus (Lavender cotton) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 1m after 5-10 years.
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.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Santolina chamaecyparissus
Other names
Lavender cotton, Cotton lavender, French lavender, Ground cypress, Chamaecyparissus africanus, Santolina incana
Genus
Santolina 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.
Native to
Mediterranean
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
Foliage is aromatic.
Habit
Bushy, Rounded
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Colour
Flower
Yellow in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Can be used as a dwarf hedge but could be short-lived. Trim back after flowering to maintain a dense, compact habit.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Santolina chamaecyparissus (Lavender cotton) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 1m after 5-10 years.
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.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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