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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
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EvergreenSoft, silver-grey leaves which mature to dark-green.
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Yellow
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Height1.2m (4ft)
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Spread1.2m (4ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightProduces flowerheads to 3cm (1¼in) across on felted shoots.
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Hardy - average winterHardy 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)
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Full sun
BRACHYGLOTTIS 'Sunshine'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowSyn. Senecio 'Sunshine'. Dunedin hybrid. Attractive foliage for cut flower arrangements. Very suitable for coastal gardens. Can get woody. Prune straggly stems after winter, then after flowering.Pests & DiseasesNone.Place of originGarden origin. New Zealand.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Garden Location/ConditionsAustralian / New ZealandCoastal / windsweptSuitable for open site, slightly back from the seaSuitable for small gardens
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf marginCrenulate
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Leaf shapeElliptic
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Pruning groupPruning group 5Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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WildlifeBee friendly
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Brachyglottis - Care Guide
1.2m (4ft)
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