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Santolina neapolitana 'Edward Bowles'

Also Known As

  • Santolina pinnata 'Bowles Form'
  • Santolina pinnata subsp. neapolitana 'Edward Bowles'
  • Bowles Form Cotton Lavender

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 8"-12"
  • W: 8"-12"

planting zones

  • 8a-9b

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Santolina neapolitana 'Edward Bowles' plant details

Santolina neapolitana 'Edward Bowles' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Santolina neapolitana 'Edward Bowles'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Santolina neapolitana 'Edward Bowles'

USDA Zones: 8a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Very fine grey-green foliage that forms a mound which can be shaped in the spring and after flowering. Sweet little creamy yellow button flowers appear in mid-summer and last and last. Excellent for cutting. Very AROMATIC foliage.

Gardening facts about Santolina neapolitana 'Edward Bowles' plant

How to Grow Santolina neapolitana 'Edward Bowles'

  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • low - drought tolerant
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • birds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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