Santolina viridis - P11

Description
The Green lavender cotton (Santolina viridis) is a bushy, broad, overhanging perennial that produces pale yellow flowers from June to July. Its pinnate leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, loose, sandy, dry soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 20 cm and is approx. 30 cm wide. The Green lavender cotton is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* very beautiful in containers * deer resistant

Leaves
Suitable for consumption. The leaves of the Green lavender cottons are medium green, pinnate.

Frost hardiness
The Green lavender cotton has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy, broad, overhanging.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Tasks
Harvest: In the period from August to September.

Care
Too much fertiliser harms the aroma of herbs! Herbs are well cared for in planters if they are given herb fertiliser once in spring. When planted out in the garden, a dose of compost at the start of the season is sufficient.

Flower
Santolina viridis forms light yellow flowers from June.

Use
Tubs, group planting, salad, sauce/dip, meat dishes, medicinal plant, with fish