Ornamental shrub for borders, in groups and on slopes.
Evergreen aromatic shrub of 2m with lanceolate and wide leaves looking like those of Bay laurel. Showy large and white flowers.
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Flowering |
Average germination (%) | 40 |
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Climate Zone | Mediterranean |
Flower colour | White |
Hardiness | Drought resistant, Hardy (tolerates temperatures down to -5ºC) |
Plant use | Clump, Edging, Gardening, Honey producing plant, Low maintenance garden, Restoration |
Seeds per gram | 1400 |
Soil - Ph | Acid |
Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |
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.
Prefer acid, siliceous and slate soils. It is widely found in pinewoods and oak groves.