About
A compact evergreen shrub to 40cm high, with narrow, soft, silvery-grey, finely dissected leaves that are lightly scented. Produces long stalks topped with button-like clusters of tiny, bright yellow flowers in late summer and early autumn.
About the genus
Santolina are aromatic, dwarf evergreen shrubs with entire or pinnately dissected leaves and dense, button-like flower-heads in summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Rock garden, Gravel garden, Mediterranean climate plants
FragranceFoliage
Care notes
CultivationGrow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun.
PruningPruning group 10, in spring
PropagationPropagate by seed in autumn or spring, or by semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility