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Santolina rosmarinifolia subsp. rosmarinifolia 'Primrose Gem' (Lavender cotton 'Primrose Gem')
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 rosmarinifolia subsp. rosmarinifolia 'Primrose Gem'
Other names
Lavender cotton 'Primrose Gem', Santolina rosmarinifolius 'Primrose Gem'
Genus
Santolina Santolina
Variety or Cultivar
'Primrose Gem' _ 'Primrose Gem' is a compact, dense, rounded, evergreen shrub with finely divided, aromatic, bright green leaves and slender stems bearing pale yellow flower heads in summer.
Santolina rosmarinifolia subsp. rosmarinifolia 'Primrose Gem' is: Evergreen
Fragrance
Foliage is aromatic.
Habit
Rounded, Compact
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Pale-yellow in Summer
Foliage
Bright-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Santolina rosmarinifolia subsp. rosmarinifolia 'Primrose Gem' (Lavender cotton 'Primrose Gem') 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, Ground Cover, Rock
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in a sunny, shelterd position.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, 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 rosmarinifolia subsp. rosmarinifolia 'Primrose Gem'
Other names
Lavender cotton 'Primrose Gem', Santolina rosmarinifolius 'Primrose Gem'
Genus
Santolina Santolina
Variety or Cultivar
'Primrose Gem' _ 'Primrose Gem' is a compact, dense, rounded, evergreen shrub with finely divided, aromatic, bright green leaves and slender stems bearing pale yellow flower heads in summer.
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
Foliage is aromatic.
Habit
Rounded, Compact
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Pale-yellow in Summer
Foliage
Bright-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Santolina rosmarinifolia subsp. rosmarinifolia 'Primrose Gem' (Lavender cotton 'Primrose Gem') 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, Ground Cover, Rock
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in a sunny, shelterd position.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, 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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