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Santolina pinnata subsp. neapolitana 'Edward Bowles'

rosemary-leaved lavender cotton 'Edward Bowles'

A small, evergreen shrub to 70cm tall, with aromatic, finely divided grey-green leaves to 5cm long, and rounded, creamy-white flower heads 2cm across in mid summer

Synonyms
Santolina neapolitana 'Bowles Lemon'
Santolina pinnata subsp. neapolitana cream-flowered

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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Grey Silver
Summer Cream Green Grey Silver
Autumn Green Grey Silver
Winter Green Grey Silver
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Santolina are aromatic, dwarf evergreen shrubs with entire or pinnately dissected leaves and dense, button-like flower-heads in summer

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in nutrient-poor, well-drained soil in full sun

Propagation

Root semi-ripe cuttings or hardwood nodal stem-tip cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Garden edging
  • Hedging and screens
Pruning

Pruning group 10 in spring

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility

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