About
A small, evergreen shrub to 70cm tall, with aromatic, intricately divided grey-green leaves to 5cm long, and rounded, creamy-white flower heads 2cm across in mid summer.
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
AspectWest-facing, South-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal
FragranceFoliage
Care notes
CultivationGrow in nutrient-poor, well-drained soil in full sun
PruningPruning group 10 in spring
PropagationRoot semi-ripe cuttings or hardwood nodal stem-tip cuttings
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