Santolina Chamaecyparissus

Description

Santolina chamaecyparissus is a delightful dwarf evergreen shrub with narrow dissected leaves that have a pleasant fragrance, the leaves are green but with a silvery hue and a woolly appearance. The buds of this variety develop distinctive bright yellow button-like flower heads that grow on long stalks, the heads themselves are around 2cm wide and when bunched together they give quite a pleasant contrast with the foliage.

This variety prefers plenty of sunlight, so plant in an area that is more exposed than shaded, it is also tolerant of most soils, but grows best in moist soil that provides plenty of drainage.

Please Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold. Depending on seasonality, deciduous plants may be supplied in their dormant state and without leaves. Plants may also be pruned back, lower than stated heights, to encourage new growth.