About
Lemon Fizz' is a compact, rounded, evergreen shrub to 50cm tall. Bright, lemon yellow, pinhead-like flowers are borne in summer above the aromatic, yellow-green, dissected foliage.
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
AspectSouth-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 usesCoastal, Rock garden, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants
FragranceFoliage
Care notes
CultivationThrives 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 semi-ripe 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