SANTOLINA
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SANTOLINA
All Flower JUN-AUG
Cotton lavenders are the aromatic silver-leaved cushions with pom-pom flowers remembered from trips to the coast.
Genus of 10 species of evergreen shrubs in the chamomile family occuring in dry, rocky habitats in the Mediterranean.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
Trouble free -
Place of origin
Southwestern Europe -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenSlender, finely cut leaves to 5cm (2in) long
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Yellow
Bright yellow -
BorderSuitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
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Coastal / windswept
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Cottage garden
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Patio / pot plants
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Rockery (inc alpine)
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Sub-tropical / mediterranean
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
60cm (24in) -
Spread
1m (39in)
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Dense, rounded, bushy shrub. Produces flowerheads 2cm (¾in) across at the end of slender shoots
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Pruning group 7
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that flower on previous year's growth in Spring, or current year's growth in late Summer/Autumn.
Action: Cut back flowered shoots to within 1 inch of previous year's growth.
When: Annually after flowering or in Spring if flowering on current year's growth.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Scented foliage
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Full sun
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Mature Size60cm (24in)
1m (39in)
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