Brachyglottis (Dunedin Group) 'Sunshine'
brachyglottis 'Sunshine'
'Sunshine' is a small, spreading evergreen shrub with greyish, ovate leaves to 8cm in length, white-felted beneath like the flowers stalks. Bright yellow flowers 2.5cm in width, in loose clusters
Synonyms
Brachyglottis 'Sunshine'Senecio 'Sunshine'
see moreSenecio greyi misapplied
Brachyglottis greyi misapplied
Brachyglottis laxifolia misapplied
Senecio laxifolius hort.
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Grey Silver | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Yellow | Grey Silver | |
| Autumn | White | Yellow | Grey Silver | |
| Winter | White | Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Brachyglottis can be evergreen shrubs, climbers or herbaceous perennials, with simple leaves often white or buff-felted beneath, and clusters of daisy-like flower-heads in summer and autumn
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in full sun; will tolerate some shade
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility
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