About
An aromatic dwarf evergreen shrub with small, finely dissected grey-green leaves and abundant long-stalked, bright lemon-yellow, button-like flowers heads 2cm in width.
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 moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, North-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Rock garden
Native toItaly
FragranceFoliage
Care notes
CultivationEasy 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
PruningPruning group 10. Trim back after flowering to maintain a dense, compact shrub
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in the open ground or containers in the autumn 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