I live is what may be called a wet Mediterranean climate .... most rainfal in the four winter months, then none during the summer months. Spring and fall can go either way.
I've had two santolinas planted down in on of the street beds for years. This year, we got a lot of rain during the rainy season, then, as usual, none. My sants grew quite large, but seemed to have flopped over and look woody in the center ... this is a first. They also didn't bloom much this year.
We are headed in to a month of high 90s and low triple digits and I really hesitate to cut them back because I don't want to encourage new growth. But I may be wrong. Also, now that they have these woody centers, I am wondering if they should be divided. If so, when ? Our winters can also get quite cold.
Smiles,
Lyn
