Ornamental shrub from the Iberian Peninsula. Ideal in coastline and sandy zones.
Small evergreen shrub with narrow, leathery, dark green and Rosemary-like leaves. In summer, small white flowers with yellow hearts. The stems are purple.
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Flowering |
Average germination (%) | 40 |
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Climate Zone | Mediterranean, Temperate areas |
Flower colour | White |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Germination (in days) | 10-20 |
Hardiness | Drought resistant, Hardy (tolerates temperatures down to -5ºC) |
Life cycle | Perennial |
Plant use | Coastal garden, Desertification, Edging, Erosion control, Honey producing plant, Low maintenance garden, Restoration |
Seeds per gram | 1250 |
Soil - Ph | Acid |
Soil - Type | Sand |
Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |
Watering | Little |
Place the seeds in boiling water for 1 minute. Take off the extra water. Proceed to the sowing maintaining temperatures (15ºC night/20ºC day) until the germination is completed.
Likes sandy soils and dunes.