Cotton Lavender

(Santolina chamaecyparissus)

  This is a shrubby perennial that grows to 2ft (60cm). It has silvery grey foliage and yellow flowers. It prefers a sunny, well-drained position but will grow in most soils. Propagation is by root division in spring, layering the stems or taking stem cuttings in summer. Keep the plants trimmed by cutting back in spring to encourage fresh young leaves.

Uses

The strongly scented plants make good edging hedges.  

Last updated 20 December, 2003
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