Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | White | Grey Silver | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | White | Grey Silver | ||
Autumn | Grey Silver | |||
Winter | Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
A genus of around 50 species of shrubs or small trees with sometimes sticky, linear-shaped dark green foliage and heads of white, cream, yellow or pink flowers
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Sow seed in spring under glass. Cover with a thin layer of compost keep moist. Prick out seedlings when large enough and grow on under glass for at least their first winter. Plant out in situ late spring or early summer, when the risk of frost has passed. Can also take semi-ripe cuttings in the summer. Grow in well-drained humus-rich soil in full sun. Tolerates salt-laden winds
Propagation
Propagate by seed or semi-ripe cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Flower borders and beds
- Wall side borders
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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