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BRACHYGLOTTIS
Commonly known as (formerly Senecio)
You might find that your favourite Senecio has been transposed to this unflatteringly named genus.
Brachyglottis 'Sunshine' just doesn't have the alliterative allure of Senecio 'Sunshine'. However, the improvement, the more compact 'Walberton's Silver Dormouse', when more widely known should become a favourite.
Genus of about 30 species of evergreen trees and shrubs, herbaceous perennials and climbers from New Zealand and Tasmania.
Includes several shrubby species once included in Senecio.
They thrive in areas of hot sun, poor soils and along the coast.
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - elliptic-oblong leaves to 2.5cm (1in) long.
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White -
Height - 1m (39in) -
Spread - 1.2m (4ft)
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Dwarf shrub - Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions. - slow growing shrub producing small, rayless flowerheads
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Hardy - average winter - Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Full sun -
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - none -
Place of origin - New Zealand (North Island). -
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Flower Shape - Panicles - - to 5cm (2in) across
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Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept - - thrives in coastal sites
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Leaf margin - Entire - see photos above -
Leaf shape - Elliptic - see photos above
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Oblong
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Pruning group - Pruning group 5
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
RHS group 8 -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Spring
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Winter
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
Brachyglottis - Care Guide
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1m (39in)
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Buy Varieties of BRACHYGLOTTIS
BRACHYGLOTTIS monroi >
Commonly known as: (formerly Senecio).
Dense shrub with many branches and masses of yellow flowers in summer
BRACHYGLOTTIS 'Sunshine' >
Commonly known as: (formerly Senecio) , Ragwort.
Often confused with B.greyi which is rare in cultivation, this attractive grey leaved shrub forms a dense mound of around 3 feet high and 3 feet across. Sometimes used as a low hedge in coastal areas. Large yellow flowers
BRACHYGLOTTIS 'Walberton's Silver Dormouse' >
Commonly known as: (formerly Senecio).
Intensely silver-grey felted leaves. Bright yellow daisy flowers in summer to autumn. Compact and excellent for coastal planting
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
