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'Olivia' is an unusual plant with delicate, bright green leaves that have a distinctive olive scent and flavour, perfect for seasoning Mediterranean style dishes. It bears yellow pom-pom flowers in summer, giving its alternate name "Cotton Lavender".
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Growing Information
| Common Name | Olive Herb |
|---|---|
| Genus | Santolina |
| Exposure | Sheltered |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | All |
| Soil Moisture | Moist / Well Drained |
| Height (Max.) | 50cm |
| Spread (Max.) | 50cm |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, Compact, Upright |
| Flower Colour | Yellow |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Planting | Grow in pots or beds in moist, well-drained soil. Fertilise when planting and as needed afterwards. Trim after flowering to maintain dense shrub. |
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Plant Care
Please remember that you're not buying 9cm. tall plants. 9cm. refers to the diameter of the pot commonly used in plant retail. The size of the plant can vary greatly. Most will be between 10-30cm. tall unless they are naturally low growing plants or if you are buying herbaceous plants in winter.
Reduced PlasticsIn order to lessen our environmental impact, all of our plants will be removed from their plastic cell trays or pots before sending. Ensure you are ready to pot your plants when they arrive.