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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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Good to know
Syn. 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 & Diseases
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Place of origin
Garden origin. New Zealand. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenSoft, silver-grey leaves which mature to dark-green.
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Yellow
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Australian / New Zealand
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Border
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Coastal / windsweptSuitable for an open site slightly back from the sea
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Suitable for small gardens
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Fully hardy
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Crenulate
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Elliptic
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Obovate
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Height
1.2m (4ft) -
Spread
1.2m (4ft) -
Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightProduces flowerheads to 3cm (1¼in) across on felted shoots.
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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.
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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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size1.2m (4ft)
1.2m (4ft)
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