Cotton Lavender. A rounded, bushy shrub with aromatic, grey-green leaves. Bright yellow flowerheads in mid-summer. Max Height 80cm. Max Spread 1m. Flowers June to July. Full sun. Frost hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Santolina pinnata ssp. neapolitana
A rounded, bushy shrub with aromatic, grey-green leaves. Bright yellow flowerheads in mid-summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Santolina |
|---|---|
| Species | pinnata |
| Varietry | ssp. neapolitana |
| Common Name | Cotton Lavender |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | Poor |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 80cm |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Spread | 1m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | grey, green |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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