Santolina – Lavender Cotton – Santolina chamaecyparissus

Dead-Heading Not Necessary

Drought Tolerant

Fall Interest

Maintenance Notes

Easy Care.

Uses Notes

Use in color bowls, deck or patio containers and landscaping

Maintenance Category Easy

Water Category Average

Bloom Time

Flower Form Container, Landscape

pH B - pH 5.8 - 6.2

EC (2:1 Extraction Method) 0.6 - 0.9

Fertilization 100 - 150

Light Requirements High

Water Requirements Dry to Moderate

Rooting Out Temperature 65 - 72° Fahrenheit

Growing On Temperature 55 - 65° Fahrenheit

Holding Temperature 50 - 60° Fahrenheit

Planting and Timing Information

Early Spring through Fall Finish. Standard PPP.

Finishing Times [weeks]
4-5" and Quart Pot : 5-6
6" and Gallon Pot : 7-8
7-9" Pot : 8-9
10-12" and Two Gallon Pot :

Pinching and Growth Regulators

Pinch at planting time and as needed to shape.

Pest and Disease Management

General pest and disease practices as listed in notes.

Grower Tips

Good air circulation and water drainage are important. Use a well drained soil mix.