How much sun does Santolina chamaecyparissus need?
It requires full sun, meaning at least six hours of direct sunlight per day, to maintain its dense, silvery foliage and produce abundant flowers.
Santolina chamaecyparissus, or Grey Santolina, is a compact, aromatic evergreen shrub. It features silvery-grey foliage and bright yellow, button-like summer flowers. Thr
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Sunlight
Requires full sun for at least 6 hours daily to thrive and maintain dense foliage.
Watering
Water sparingly once established, allowing soil to dry out completely between waterings. Drought tolerant.
Soil
Well-drained, sandy, poor to moderately fertile soil. Tolerates alkaline soil.
Temperature
Prefers warm temperatures, hardy to -15°C. Protect from extreme cold.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Minimal fertilization needed; a light application in spring is sufficient.
Requires full sun for at least 6 hours daily to thrive and maintain dense foliage.
Water sparingly once established, allowing soil to dry out completely between waterings. Drought tolerant.
Well-drained, sandy, poor to moderately fertile soil. Tolerates alkaline soil.
Prefers warm temperatures, hardy to -15°C. Protect from extreme cold.
Outdoor
Minimal fertilization needed; a light application in spring is sufficient.
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Category
Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot, Groundcover
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.3-0.6 m
Spread
0.6-0.9 m
Growth Rate
Medium
Leaf Color
Grey, Silver
Leaf Type
Pinnate
Flower Size
1-2 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
75000
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No
Non-toxic to pets and humans.