Santolina chamaecyparissus - 'Lambrook Silver' (Santolina, Cotton Lavender)

Type Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Evergreen, Ground cover, Flowering
Form Spreading arching
Size Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height)
Colours Yellow Flowers (Summer early), Silver Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required
Hardiness Frost hardy, Drought Tolerant, Seaside Friendly
Growth Fast Growing Plant
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Santolina chamaecyparissus cultivation notes: Santolina flourishes in well drained soils of any kind - tolerating very draughty soils as well as chalk. It prefers a south facing sunny location. Dwarf form 'nana' is ideal for rock gardens.

Plant Strengths: Sun loving drought tolerant plant; Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening; Suitable for container growing; Suitable for exposed coastal planting; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils.


Design & Plant Use for Santolina chamaecyparissus:
  • Evergreen ground cover suitable for problematic dry soils in full sun
  • Ideal for informal cottage garden style planting

Common Missspellings: Santilena Santollina, Santoleana, Santalena

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