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Cassinia 'Ward Silver'

cottonwood 'Ward Silver'

A medium-sized evergreen shrub with fine, silvery foliage. Honey-scented white flowers appear from May through until July.

Synonyms
Cassinia elichyrysum 'Ward Silver'
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
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 Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H5
Botanical 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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