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.