Santolina chamaecyparissus

Description: Soft silvery leaves which form a low spreading mound.  In summer the plant is smothered with bright yellow button flowers on long stalks.  The feathery foliage is aromatic to the touch and forms a neat plant.

Uses: Good in dry gardens, in hot an mediterranean style gardens, with silver or purple plants and in aromatic gardens.

Climate/Position: Full sun  needed as the silvery leaves suggest.

Height/Spread: 60cm x 1 metre

Soil Requirements: Free draining soil and very drought tolerant.

Pruning: Regular trimming is needed to ensure a compact plant is maintained.  Cut back after flowering or can be cut back hard to encourage foliage but will then not flower.

Special Requirements: Avoid heavy soils and colder locations.

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