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SANTOLINA chamaecyparissus (=S. incana)

SANTOLINA chamaecyparissus (=S. incana)

Small evergreen perennial shrub with a typical prostrate, cushion-like habit. Native to the Mediterranean basin, it can reach 50 cm height and expand up to 80 cm width. The stems, lignified at the base of the plant and herbaceous at the top, are thin, branched, first erect and then prostrate. Leaves, small and finely divided, are close together and of a silvery-grey color, intensely perfumed and fluffy to the touch. In late spring, the small hermaphrodite flowers appear gathered in numerous yellow spherical flower heads that almost completely cover the surface of the plant and contrast well with the color of the foliage.

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Botanical profile

The plant's green profile

Flower colour
Yellow
Foliage
Evergreen
Exposure
Full Sun
Cold hardiness
High
Drought tolerance
High
Salt tolerance
Yes
Fragrant flowers
No
Fragrant foliage
Yes
Origin
Mediterranean basin
Family
Asteraceae
Maximum height
50
Soil
Medium, well-drained
Foliage colour
Grey
Hardiness zone
6
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Our care tips

The secrets of a happy plant

It needs a sunny position so that it can grow in an healthy way and show its ornamental qualities. It prefers stony, poor in nutrients and well drained soils. Once established, it tolerates long periods of drought but it also benefits of summer sporadic irrigations which make its spectacular blooming more lasting. It tolerates salt and frosts even if these are intense and prolonged, so it tis ideal bot for coastal and hilly gardens. in spring, before of vegetative regrowth, you can make a pruning to remove dried, damaged and messy branches and to shorten the most vigorous stems in order to stimulate the thick, compact and ordered shape. In the garden it can be used alone as a big colorful bush or associated with other essences to realize both low mono-species and mixed borders, always giving a very ornamental effect.

Production

A growing cycle that values every detail

At Vivai Capitanio, every plant comes from a careful, sustainable growing process, built on more than 35 years of experience and innovation.

01.

Propagation and rooting

It all begins with the selection of the best cuttings and seeds, grown in controlled conditions to encourage strong rooting. Here the young plants receive the first care they need to grow healthy and vigorous.

02.

Growing in dedicated settings

Depending on the species, plants are grown in greenhouses, under shade netting or in open fields, across a production system covering more than 70 hectares. This ensures the right conditions for every kind of plant.

03.

Care and selection for the highest quality

Every plant is monitored constantly to ensure it develops at its best, with efficient irrigation, targeted feeding and protection against disease and environmental stress.

04. Ready for your green space

Before sale, every plant is carefully selected to guarantee the highest quality. Thanks to efficient logistics and safe transport, plants reach their destination in perfect condition, ready to enrich gardens, terraces and green spaces.

Production sites

Excellence in production, rooted in the land

Today, with nine production sites between the sea and the slopes of the Murgia, we grow a wide assortment of plants with passion.

Conghia 1

A site sheltered from the wind, ideal for the more delicate species and for the early stages of growth.

11 hectares Grown in 16 cm and 24 cm pots
Casale

On slightly higher ground, home to the more mature plants, ready for immediate effect.

11 hectares Grown in 24 cm and 40 cm pots
Conghia 2

A wide area above the gully, specialising in ornamental grasses.

4 hectares Grown in 24 cm pots
Gradone

Here the plants spend the longest phase of their growth before going to market.

6 hectares Grown in 15 cm and 16 cm pots
Lama

A natural karst hollow, the perfect habitat for climbers and succulents.

3 hectares Grown in 24 cm pots
Conghia Greenhouses

The heart of the nursery: this is where the cuttings are raised and first potted on.

7 hectares Grown in plug trays and 7x7 cm pots
Taveri

A recently acquired site with advanced greenhouses for plants with particular requirements.

10 hectares Grown in 16 cm pots
Macchia di monte

A system of greenhouses and shade houses for species from warm climates or with low light requirements.

3 hectares Grown in 15, 16, 24 and 40 cm pots
Showroom

A site sheltered from the wind, ideal for the more delicate species and for the early stages of growth.

1,000 sq m
Bitonto

A Xylella-free site, created to offer customers production free of any restriction

3 hectares

Our services

Tailored services for your green spaces

At Vivai Capitanio we offer a complete range of services designed to meet the needs of garden centres, landscapers and green-space professionals.

Assembly and packaging
Assembly and packaging

We assemble each trolley with precision, so you get fresh plants without having to order large quantities.

Detailed labelling
Detailed labelling

We provide photographic labels with botanical information and planting suggestions, to show every plant at its best.

A dedicated showroom
A dedicated showroom

A display area where we present the best of our production, reserved for trade professionals.

A dedicated showroom
A dedicated showroom

A display area where we present the best of our production, reserved for trade professionals.

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Growing the right solutions together

Partner with a trusted name in the nursery industry. Our team is ready to understand your requirements and provide tailored solutions. Contact us for expert advice and personalised support from our specialists.

Experience and reliability

Sustainable production

Efficient logistics

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Frequently asked questions

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How do plant labelling and the Plant Passport work?

Our photographic labels provide the essential information, while the free Plant Passport certifies quality for uniform batches, and can be extended to individual plants on request.

Our photographic labels provide the essential information, while the free Plant Passport certifies quality for uniform batches, and can be extended to individual plants on request.

Our photographic labels provide the essential information, while the free Plant Passport certifies quality for uniform batches, and can be extended to individual plants on request.

Our photographic labels provide the essential information, while the free Plant Passport certifies quality for uniform batches, and can be extended to individual plants on request.

Our photographic labels provide the essential information, while the free Plant Passport certifies quality for uniform batches, and can be extended to individual plants on request.

Our photographic labels provide the essential information, while the free Plant Passport certifies quality for uniform batches, and can be extended to individual plants on request.

Our photographic labels provide the essential information, while the free Plant Passport certifies quality for uniform batches, and can be extended to individual plants on request.

Our photographic labels provide the essential information, while the free Plant Passport certifies quality for uniform batches, and can be extended to individual plants on request.