Overview
Santolina rosmarinifolia is a plant with a bushy, compact, spreading habit in the genus Santolina, part of the Asteraceae family, with evergreen, aromatic, finely divided, silvery-gray or green foliage. Santolina rosmarinifolia grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include gravel garden, coastal, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, rock garden, flower borders and beds, hedging and screens and garden edging.
About
Santolina rosmarinifolia, the holy flax, is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae, native to south western Europe. It is a dense, compact evergreen shrub growing to 60 cm (24 in) tall and wide, with narrow, aromatic green leaves and tight yellow composite flowerheads carried on slender stalks above the foliage, in summer.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Santolina
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Santolina rosmarinifolia size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Bushy, Compact, Spreading
- Foliage
- Evergreen, Aromatic, Finely divided, Silvery-gray or green
- Suggested uses
- Gravel garden, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Flower borders and beds, Hedging and screens, Garden edging
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Santolina rosmarinifolia
- Propagation
- Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Santolina rosmarinifolia?
Santolina rosmarinifolia prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Santolina rosmarinifolia need?
Santolina rosmarinifolia is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Santolina rosmarinifolia hardy in the UK?
Santolina rosmarinifolia has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Santolina rosmarinifolia?
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings.
