Santolina chamaecyparissus growing shrub of the genus Santolina chamaecyparissus also known as Lavender cotton, Santolina chamaecyparissus perennial evergreen used as ornamental fragrant drought tolerant attract pollinators plant, can grow in mediterranean, desert, subtropics or temperate climate and grow in hardiness zone 6+.
Leaves color green to gray.
Santolina chamaecyparissus flower
Flower fragrant color yellow or white, full small flowers that grow on stems.
Santolina chamaecyparissus for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Santolina chamaecyparissus growing and care:
Well drained soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Aggressive
Planting season?
Spring, summer, autumn
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
For design and dead flowers
Size of the plant?
30-60 cm, 1-2 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn
General information about the flower:
Fragrant small yellow or white full flowers that grow on stems
Scientific name:
Santolina chamaecyparissus
