Lavender Cotton

Santolina Chamaecyparissus 'Lavender Cotton'

The Santolina Chamaecyparissus Lavender Cotton plant produces a beautiful range of silver to grey foliage with prominent yellow flowers. The plant is drought-tolerant and heat-resistant, making it suitable for many different climates and growing conditions. The flowers attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, providing a unique and attractive garden addition. 

Lavender Cotton is a deer and drought-tolerant evergreen shrub with a dense and compact growth habit. The dense, fine, silvery gray-green foliage makes Lavender Cotton perfect for beds, borders, hedges, and screens. 

Growing Lavender Cotton

• Plant Lavender Cotton (Santolina chamaecyparissus) in a location with full sun exposure, ensuring it receives at least 6 hours of sunlight daily for optimal growth and blooming.
  
• Water the plant sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out between watering sessions, as Lavender Cotton is drought-tolerant and prefers dry conditions.
  
• Use well-draining soil, such as sandy or gravelly soil, to prevent waterlogging and root rot, promoting healthy root development.
  
• Lavender Cotton is hardy in USDA zones 6-9 and thrives in warm, dry climates with well-drained soil.
  
• Prune the plant after flowering to maintain its shape, remove spent blooms, and encourage bushier growth, promoting continuous blooming throughout the growing season.

Shipping Info

The plant will be approximately 8 to 10 inches in height with well-developed roots. These plants have been growing in one gallon containers. They will be shipped without the containers. The roots and soil will be dampened and covered in plastic wrap prior to shipping. They will be ready to plant upon arrival.