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Santolina rosmarinifolia 'Primrose Gem'Cotton Lavender

Hardy

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£34.99

Pale yellow blooms in summer

Bright green foliage

Compact, evergreen shrub. ideal for filling in border gaps or patio planters.

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Height Up to 40cm (16in)
Spread Up to 50cm (20in)

Hardy

hedgesground covercottage gardensalpine & rockeryscented gardenslow maintenance garden

full sun

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Description

Santolina rosmarinifolia 'Primrose Gem' is a delightful evergreen shrub that stands out for its compact form and finely textured, aromatic foliage reminiscent of rosemary. This plant creates a dense, rounded mound of mid-green leaves that not only adds visual interest but also provides a pleasant fragrance when brushed against. Its cheerful presence is particularly effective in sunny borders, gravel gardens, or as part of neatly clipped low hedges, making it a versatile choice for various landscaping styles.

During the summer months, 'Primrose Gem' showcases its charm with soft primrose-yellow, button-like flowers that bloom on slender stems, creating a striking contrast against the lush green foliage. These flowers not only enhance the aesthetic appeal of the garden but also attract pollinators, contributing to the overall health of the ecosystem. The evergreen nature of the foliage ensures that this shrub maintains its structure and texture throughout the year, providing a reliable backdrop in any garden setting.

This resilient plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, particularly favoring poor, sandy, or stony conditions, which makes it an excellent choice for coastal gardens where wind and salt tolerance are essential. Once established, 'Primrose Gem' is drought-tolerant and requires minimal maintenance, making it ideal for busy gardeners. It is often incorporated into formal or Mediterranean-style gardens, rockeries, and herb gardens, and responds well to clipping and shaping, allowing for creative uses in edging or topiary. While fully hardy in the UK, it does prefer a sheltered location in colder areas to ensure optimal growth. Height: 40 cm (16 in) Spread: 50 cm (20 in).

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1 x 3 Litre Potted Plant (KH3917)

How to Grow
Grow Cotton Lavender in any light, well-drained soil in a sunny border.

For more information and guidance check out our Gardening Guides.

More Info
Trim back Cotton Lavender plants after they have flowered. Trim stems back to within 2.5cm (1") of the previous year’s growth to maintain a neat, compact shape.
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Seeds and garden supplies will normally be delivered within the time period stated against each product as detailed above. Plants, bulbs, corms, tubers, shrubs, trees, potatoes, etc. are delivered at the appropriate time for planting or potting on. Delivery times will be stated on the product page above, or in your order acknowledgement page and email.

Orders for packets of seed incur a delivery charge of £2.99.

Orders which include any other products will incur a delivery charge of £6.99.

Where an order includes both packets of seeds and other products, a maximum delivery charge of £7.99 will apply - regardless of the number of items ordered.

Large Non-standard items may incur a higher, lorry delivery charge. Charges will be calculated at checkout, but an example of the lorry charges are listed below.

  • Red - £9.99.
  • Purple - £2.99.

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For more information on how we send your plants please visit our Helpful Guide on plant sizes.

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