Weeping shrub covered with a magnificent blanket of striking, fragrant lilac-pink hanging flowers.
Perennial shrub up to 4-5 m high. Thin alternate leaves dark green on top and silvery on the underside. Its flowers, in spring, are small and very fragrant. It attracts butterflies for its fragrant nectar.
Hedges, singular, in groups and medium gardens. Prefers fertile, light and well-drained soils. It is advisable to water it abundantly at the beginning, reducing the water supply in adulthood. It does not need pruning.
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| Flowering |
| Attracts Wildlife | Butterflies |
|---|---|
| Climate Zone | Mediterranean, Temperate areas |
| Flower colour | Lilac |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Foliage color | Green, Silver |
| Fragrant | Flower |
| Hardiness | Hardy (-15ºC) |
| Plant use | Clump, Coastal garden, Cottage garden, Eco-friendly garden, Hedge, Medicinal, Singular, Urban garden, Wild garden |
| Soil - Moisture | Well-drained |
| Soil - Type | Chalk, Fertile, Light, Poor, Rich |
| Sunlight - Exposure | Partial shade, Sun |
| Watering | Moderate |