{"product_id":"col-2l-san-chax1","title":"Santolina ‘Chamaecyparissus Cotton Lavender’ — Hardy Evergreen Shrub, Bee-Friendly, 2L Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eSantolina ‘Chamaecyparissus Cotton Lavender’ — a hardy garden shrub with flowering summer. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as an established specimen in a 2L pot, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy Evergreen Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50–75 cm × 60–90 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer (bright yellow, button-like flowers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees \u0026amp; Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single plant in a 2L pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe detail\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSantolina chamaecyparissus, commonly known as Cotton Lavender, is a compact, mound-forming evergreen shrub prized for its striking silvery-grey, finely divided aromatic foliage. In summer, it produces cheerful bright yellow, button-like flowers held on slender stems above the foliage, adding a warm contrast to its cool-toned leaves. Native to the Mediterranean, this hardy shrub thrives in hot, dry conditions and is an excellent choice for gravel gardens, low informal hedging, sunny borders, and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce established, Santolina chamaecyparissus is remarkably drought tolerant, requiring very little maintenance. It performs best in full sun and well-drained soil, making it ideal for exposed or south-facing positions. A light trim after flowering helps maintain a neat, dense habit and encourages fresh new growth. Its aromatic foliage is naturally deer and rabbit resistant, and the flowers are a valuable nectar source for bees and other pollinators throughout the summer months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy ours\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eSantolina chamaecyparissus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50–75 cm × 60–90 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompact, Mound-Forming Evergreen Shrub\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSummer (bright yellow, button-like flowers)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully Hardy (RHS H5)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBees \u0026amp; Pollinators\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGravel Gardens, Mediterranean Gardens, Low Hedging, Sunny Borders, Containers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e50–75 cm × 60–90 cm. Most established shrubs reach mature size within 3–5 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eContainer-grown shrubs can be planted year-round in the UK, but autumn and spring give the best establishment. Avoid planting in extreme heat or frozen ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpect flowers from summer (bright yellow, button-like flowers).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat size pot does it arrive in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplied as a single specimen in 2L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Season 28","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57506628338047,"sku":"COL-2L-SAN-CHAX1","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/7778\/0863\/files\/file_a9f4d447-32fd-4cd7-bf10-929dc213d8aa.png?v=1778621064","url":"https:\/\/www.season28.co.uk\/products\/col-2l-san-chax1","provider":"Season 28","version":"1.0","type":"link"}