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Santolina benthamiana (Hairy lavender cotton)

Other names: Santolina chamaecyparissus subsp. tomentosa, Santolina intricata, Santolina brevicaulis, Santolina rigidula, Santolina valida, Tomentose santolina

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Species
S. benthamiana is a mound-forming, evergreen shrub with upright, hairy stems bearing aromatic, finely-divided, grey-green leaves and cream t0 pale yellow flowerheads in summer.
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Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
0.6 m 0.7 m 5-10 years
1 ft 2 ft 5-10 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Grow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Thrives in hot climates. Tends to be short-lived. Drought tolerant once established. Suitable for growing in the cracks of walls containing pockets of soil.

Suggested uses

Gravel, Ground Cover, Containers/Patio, Rock, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance

UK hardiness

H5

USDA zones

Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 3

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Low
Central Valley = Low
South Coastal = Low
South Inland = Low
High and Intermediate Desert = Low
Low Desert = Low

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Cushion or Mound Forming, Erect flower stem

Native to

Spain, France

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Fragrance

Foliage is aromatic.

Toxicity

Crushed leaves may cause severe skin reaction.

Plant care

Pruning

Pruning group 10. Trim after flowering to maintain a compact, bushy habit.

Propagation methods

Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings

Pests

Generally pest free.

Diseases

Generally disease free.

Prune shrubs (optional)

Plant early in spring in sun on poor, well-drained soil

Plant container grown plants in moderately fertile, well-drained soil

Plant container grown plants in a sunny postion

Take semi-ripe cuttings

Sow seeds in a cold frame in autumn

Sow seeds in a cold frame in spring

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