{"id":24161,"date":"2024-07-18T15:22:08","date_gmt":"2024-07-18T14:22:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/?post_type=product&#038;p=24161"},"modified":"2026-06-17T15:14:52","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T14:14:52","slug":"grey-santolina-pot-19","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/produto\/1-plants\/outdoor-plants-2\/grey-santolina-pot-19\/","title":{"rendered":"Grey Santolina &#8211; Santolina chamaecyparissus (19 cm pot)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Grey santolina is a small Mediterranean shrub with great ornamental value, prized for its elegant silvery foliage and delicate texture. It naturally forms a compact, rounded mound, covered in finely cut grey-silver leaves, making it an excellent choice if you\u2019re looking for more sustainable, lower-water gardens, or to create harmonious contrasts alongside green foliage and colourful blooms. In spring and summer it produces small yellow button-like flowers, held above the foliage on slender flower stems, attracting bees and other pollinating insects. Extremely resistant to drought, heat and sea spray, it adapts perfectly to beds, borders, slopes, pots and planters. Thanks to its hardiness and low watering needs, it\u2019s also a top choice for <em>Rock Gardens<\/em> (stone gardens) and <em>Xero Gardens<\/em>, where its silvery foliage helps create texture, contrast and brightness all year round. It\u2019s perfectly adapted to the Portuguese climate, needing only good sun exposure and well-drained soil to thrive. A discreet beauty\u2014 that touch of rustic charm that can\u2019t be missing from any Mediterranean garden, stone garden (<em>Rock Garden<\/em>) or <em>Xerojardim<\/em> (<em>Xero Garden<\/em>), where its drought resistance and silvery foliage help create sustainable, elegant spaces where low maintenance is the watchword!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scientific name<\/strong>: <em>Santolina chamaecyparissus<\/em><br \/><strong>Common names<\/strong>: Grey Santolina, Santolina, Abr\u00f3tano-f\u00eamea<br \/><strong>Family<\/strong>: <em>Asteraceae<\/em><br \/><strong>Origin<\/strong>: Mediterranean Region<br \/><strong>Climate<\/strong>: Mediterranean<br \/><strong>Category<\/strong>: Outdoor plant<br \/><strong>Approximate height<\/strong>: 30-40cm<br \/><strong>Di\u00e2metro vaso<\/strong>: 19cm<\/p>\n<p><strong>CUIDADOS<\/strong><br \/><strong>Light<\/strong>: Needs full sun, where it develops more compact, intensely silvery foliage. It tolerates light partial shade, but flowering and plant density may be reduced.<br \/><strong>Watering<\/strong>: Very moderate. Once established, it has high drought tolerance. In a pot, water when the surface of the substrate is dry. Avoid prolonged waterlogging.<br \/><strong>Temperature<\/strong>: Adapts very well to the Portuguese climate, tolerating high summer temperatures and light frosts in winter.<br \/><strong>Fertilising<\/strong>: Not demanding. One application of a balanced fertiliser in spring is enough to promote healthy growth.<br \/><strong>Pruning<\/strong>: Benefits from light pruning after flowering to keep a compact shape and encourage foliage renewal. Avoid severe cuts into very old wood.<br \/><strong>Soil<\/strong>: Prefers poor to moderately fertile soils, as long as they have excellent drainage. It does particularly well in sandy or stony ground, making it a perfect choice for Mediterranean Gardens, Rock Gardens and Xero Gardens\u2014an excellent option for low-water landscaping projects with high heat resistance.<br \/><strong>Pet Friendly<\/strong>: Generally considered safe for pets. Even so, like any ornamental plant, it\u2019s recommended to avoid ingesting large quantities.<\/p>\n<p>WARNING! Representative photograph \u2013 the image shown is of a specimen in stock at the time the product was added to the online catalog and is for reference only. The plant supplied will be similar to the one in the photograph, and may vary in shape, appearance or size depending on the stage of its growth cycle (e.g. foliage tone, presence or absence of flowers, etc.). 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