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Santolina Cotton Lavender Flower Seeds for Garden Planting

Santolina Cotton Lavender Flower Seeds for Garden Planting

$16.69 USD
$16.69 USD
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How to Sow and Plant


Surface sow seeds in well-drained soil

Press seeds lightly into soil without deep covering

Maintain moist (not wet) soil until germination

Place in sunny site

How to Grow


Grow in full sun

Water sparingly once established

Use light, well-drained to sandy soil

Trim lightly after flowering to maintain shape

Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot

Supports pollinators

Tips

Surface sow for best germination

Provide full sun for compact growth

Prefers dry to moderate water once established

Works well in rock gardens and xeriscapes

Aromatic leaves can repel pests

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Perennial

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Aromatic

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Compact

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Summer

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Ornamental

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

About
Santolina Cotton Lavender Flower Seeds for Garden Planting
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Non-GMO

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Flowering

Santolina chamaecyparissus, commonly called Cotton Lavender or Lavender Cotton, is a heat-loving, drought-tolerant evergreen shrub prized for its silvery, aromatic foliage and bright yellow button-like flowers. Its low-maintenance habit makes it ideal for Mediterranean-style gardens, rock gardens, borders, and edging. The foliage’s scent offers fragrance and acts as a natural deer and pest deterrent, while the flowers support pollinators.

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

N/A

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

30–60 cm

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full Sun

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Low

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

6–9

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

30–45 cm

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

Surface

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Well-drained soil

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTN
036000123388

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Cotton Lavender different from true lavender?

It is grown mainly for its silvery foliage and button-like flowers rather than classic lavender flower spikes.

Can it be used as a low ornamental hedge?

Yes. Compact growth makes it suitable for edging pathways and defining garden borders.

Which plants pair well with Santolina?

Lavender, rosemary, thyme, and ornamental grasses create Mediterranean-style displays.

Does the foliage stay attractive after flowering?

Yes. Silver-gray foliage provides year-round texture and visual contrast.

Can it be planted in gravel gardens?

Yes. Sunny, well-drained gravel gardens are well suited to its growth habit.

Does occasional trimming improve its shape?

Light pruning helps maintain a neat, rounded form and dense foliage.