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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
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EvergreenOvate leaves to 1.5cm (½in) long, white beneath
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Yellow
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Height90cm (36in)
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Spread1.2m (4ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightCompact, bushy shrub producing a profusion of daisy-like flowers with conspicuous ray florets
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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)Borderline
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Full sun
BRACHYGLOTTIS 'Walberton's Silver Dormouse'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowWildlife plant. Attractive to butterflies, bees and other insects. Thrives in coastal sitesPests & DiseasesNonePlace of originNew Zealand, Tasmania. Garden origin. David Tristan, Walberton Nursery, West SussexResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Flower ShapePaniclesLoose panicles to 12cm (4¾in) long of many flowers to 3cm (1¼in) across
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Garden Location/ConditionsAustralian / New ZealandCoastal / windsweptSuitable for open site, slightly back from the seaPatio / pot plantsSuitable for small gardens
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Silver
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Leaf marginEntire
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Leaf shapeOvate
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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 moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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WildlifeBee friendly
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90cm (36in)
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1.2m (4ft) |
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