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Santolina pinnata subsp. neapolitana 'Edward Bowles' (Rosemary-leaved lavender cotton 'Edward Bowles')
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1 hour care
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0.75m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Santolina pinnata subsp. neapolitana 'Edward Bowles'
Other names
Santolina neapolitana 'Edward Bowles', Rosemary-leaved lavender cotton 'Edward Bowles', Santolina pinnata subsp. neapolitana cream-flowered, Santolina tomentosa 'Edward Bowles'
Genus
Santolina Santolina
Variety or Cultivar
'Edward Bowles' _ 'Edward Bowles' is a bushy, rounded, evergreen shrub with pinnate, finely divided, aromatic, grey-green leaves and spherical, cream to pale yellow flowerheads in summer.
Santolina pinnata subsp. neapolitana 'Edward Bowles' is: Evergreen
Fragrance
Foliage is aromatic.
Habit
Bushy, Rounded
Flower
Cream 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
Pruning group 10 in spring.
Propagation methods
Hardwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Santolina pinnata subsp. neapolitana 'Edward Bowles' (Rosemary-leaved lavender cotton 'Edward Bowles') will reach a height of 0.75m and a spread of 1m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Beds and borders, Gravel, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Containers, Ground Cover, Rock
Cultivation
Grow in poor, well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered site.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
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 pinnata subsp. neapolitana 'Edward Bowles'
Other names
Santolina neapolitana 'Edward Bowles', Rosemary-leaved lavender cotton 'Edward Bowles', Santolina pinnata subsp. neapolitana cream-flowered, Santolina tomentosa 'Edward Bowles'
Genus
Santolina Santolina
Variety or Cultivar
'Edward Bowles' _ 'Edward Bowles' is a bushy, rounded, evergreen shrub with pinnate, finely divided, aromatic, grey-green leaves and spherical, cream to pale yellow flowerheads in summer.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
Foliage is aromatic.
Habit
Bushy, Rounded
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Colour
Flower
Cream 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
Pruning group 10 in spring.
Propagation methods
Hardwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Santolina pinnata subsp. neapolitana 'Edward Bowles' (Rosemary-leaved lavender cotton 'Edward Bowles') will reach a height of 0.75m and a spread of 1m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Beds and borders, Gravel, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Containers, Ground Cover, Rock
Cultivation
Grow in poor, well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered site.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
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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