BRACHYGLOTTIS 'Walberton's Silver Dormouse'
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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
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
Wildlife plant. Attractive to butterflies, bees and other insects. Thrives in coastal sites -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
New Zealand, Tasmania. Garden origin. David Tristan, Walberton Nursery, West Sussex -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenOvate leaves to 1.5cm (½in) long, white beneath
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Yellow
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PaniclesLoose panicles to 12cm (4¾in) long of many flowers to 3cm (1¼in) across
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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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Patio / pot plants
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Suitable for small gardens
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Fully hardy
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Silver
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Entire
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Ovate
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Height
90cm (36in) -
Spread
1.2m (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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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)Borderline -
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 moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size90cm (36in)
1.2m (4ft)
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