Santolina pinnata subsp. neapolitana
rosemary-leaved lavender cotton
An aromatic dwarf evergreen shrub with small, finely divided grey-green leaves and abundant long-stalked, bright lemon-yellow, button-like flowers heads 2cm in width
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, °Â±ð±ô±ô–d°ù²¹¾±²Ô±ð»åpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or North–facing or °Â±ð²õ³Ù–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Santolina are aromatic, dwarf evergreen shrubs with entire or pinnately dissected leaves and dense, button-like flower-heads in summer
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Italy
How to grow
Cultivation
Easy to grow evergreen sub-shrub that thrives in hot, sunny, well-drained sites. Useful as a dwarf-hedging substitute although they can be short-lived
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in the open ground or containers in the autumn or by semi-hardwood cuttings in late-summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
- Low Maintenance
- Hedging and screens
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
Pruning
Pruning group 10. Trim back after flowering to maintain a dense, compact shrub
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility
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