Ideal shrub for borders, flowerbeds and hedges.
Small, compact, bushy shrub. Evergreen.1.5 m. Oval-shaped, white-greyish leaves and pinky flowers.
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Flowering |
Average germination (%) | 50 |
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Climate Zone | Mediterranean |
Flower colour | Pink |
Hardiness | Drought resistant, Hardy (tolerates temperatures down to -5ºC) |
Plant use | Coastal garden, Edging, Erosion control, Gardening, Medicinal, Reforestation, Timber, Wild garden |
Seeds per gram | 1.000 |
Soil - Ph | Acid, Neutral |
Place the seeds in boiling water for 5 minutes. Then proceed to the sowing maintaining temperatures (15ºC/20ºC) until the germination is completed.
It likes sandy, poor and limestone soils.
Grown in group for its blooming, borders and hedges. Excellent choice for seaside gardens and dry areas.
The herbal tea that is made from its leaves relieves digestive problems and cough.
The wood is used in construction, for the making of furniture and tools.
Do not like transplant.