About
An aromatic, evergreen shrub, to 1m tall, with arching branches clothed with narrow, grey-green, slightly-succulent, leaves. Small, purple-eyed, white flowers are produced in winter, followed by fluffy, white seedheads.
About the genus
Eriocephalus are evergreen shrubs with small, simple, aromatic leaves and white or pink flowers in spring or autumn, followed by fluffy seedheads
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants
Native toSouth Africa
FragranceFoliage
Care notes
CultivationNeeds well-drained soil in a sunny position. In cold areas grow in a container and take under glass for winter protection
PruningPruning group 9
PropagationPropagate by seed sown into gritty compost in spring, or take softwood cuttings in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free