Santolina etrusca
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A low-growing, rounded, evergreen shrub to 50cm tall with aromatic, finely-divided, grey-green foliage. Small, round, cream-white flowerheads are borne above the foliage in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Santolina etrusca (Santolina etrusca)
- Genus
- Santolina
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Santolina etrusca
Distribution map
- Native
- Introduced
- Cultivated
Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG
Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Santolina etrusca
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Santolina etrusca care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningShorten flowered shoots to about 1.5–2.5 cm from the previous year's growth. If flowering is on last year's growth, prune after flowering; if on current-year growth, prune the following early to mid-spring.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed in autumn or spring, or by semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility
Pests
Generally pest-free
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