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Santolina - a little ray of sunshine

22/7/2019

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This little compact shrub has almost woolly aromatic foliage, and I've just planted this to form a low hedge/edging plant in a gravel border.  The soil is sandy with a little soil improver mixed in for a moderately fertile but well-drained environment that Santolinas prefer.

Santolina chamaecyparissus, known as cotton lavender,  is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the western and central Mediterranean, so it does like a sunny position and will be drought tolerant once established. 

​At this time of year it has lovely small and cheerful button-like flowers in bright yellow, contrasting beautifully with the purple hues of the Lavender and Nepeta.

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  • gardens
    • New - Entertaining in Walderslade
    • Hildenborough Terrace
    • On a budget - courtyard in Aylesford
    • New Garden in Rochester
    • Low Maintenance Garden in Bromley
    • Front Garden in Maidstone
    • Modern courtyard West Malling
    • Kentish Cottage
    • Courtyard Garden in Bromley
    • Family Garden Holborough Lakes
    • Contemporary Terrace, Faversham
    • Established garden refurb.
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    • RHS Hampton Court Flower Show 2012
    • RHS Hampton Court Flower Show 2013
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