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BRACHYGLOTTIS monroi

Commonly known as (formerly Senecio)

Dense shrub with many branches and masses of yellow flowers in summer

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Brachyglottis - Care Guide

Available Early Spring 2021 - Should be available March/April onwards depending on growing conditions.

individually £12.50 each, 3+ £10.00 each

Available Early Spring 2021

2 to 3 Litre

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Evergreen - obovate-oblong, leathery, olive green leaves to 4cm (1½in) long, tightly crisped at the margins, white beneath.
Yellow
Height - 1m (39in)
Spread - 2m (6½ft)
Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - produces flower heads 2cm (¾in) across with conspicuous ray-florets in terminal corymbs
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 - Good to know - - wildlife plant - insects
Pests & Diseases - none
Place of origin - New Zealand (South Island)
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept - - thrives in coastal sites
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
Leaf margin - Crenate - see photos above
Leaf shape - Oblong - see photos above
Obovate
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 -
Spring
Summer
Winter
Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
Wildlife - Bee friendly -