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Santolina chamaecyparissus 'Lemon Queen' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Santolina chamaecyparissus 'Lemon Queen'

Santolina chamaecyparissus 'Lemon Queen'

Low MaintenanceDrought ResistantFragrant

Genus: Santolina
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

An evergreen mound-forming shrub with silver-grey, finely divided, woolly aromatic leaves. In summer it produces pale yellow pompom-like flowers on thin stems, which are held above the foliage.

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well DrainedPoorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a sunny sheltered position on free-draining soil. Drought tolerant once established. Cut back previous years growth in spring or trim soon after flowering to keep plant compact and bushy

Pruning

Pruning group 10

Propagation

Take semi-ripe cuttings in summer. Branches can also be layered.

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalFlower BordersGround CoverHedging ScreensLow Maintenance

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years