BRACHYGLOTTIS monroi
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BRACHYGLOTTIS monroi
Commonly known as (formerly Senecio)
Dense shrub with many branches and masses of yellow flowers in summer
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Thrives in coastal sites. Wildlife plant - insects -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
New Zealand (South Island) -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenObovate-oblong, leathery, olive green leaves to 4cm (1½in) long, tightly crisped at the margins, white beneath.
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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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Crenate
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Oblong
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Obovate
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Height
1m (39in) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightProduces flower heads 2cm (¾in) across with conspicuous ray-florets in terminal corymbs
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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 Size1m (39in)
2m (6½ft)
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