Brachyglottis ‰ۡÌÝÌáSunshine' will bring you a happy aesthetic to your garden all year-round, with its distinctive, lush, green foliage and bright yellow flowers.
About Brachyglottis 'Sunshine'
Brachyglottis ‰ۡÌÝÌáSunshine,‰ۡó» is the perfect hedging plant for coastal sites, as it is very hardy and can suit pretty much any garden type. Though it is tough, it is foliage is evergreen, with a distinctive grey-green colour, and bright yellow flowers (daisy like) appear in the summer through to early autumn, hence its name ‰ۡÌÝÌáSunshine.‰ۡó» As well as this, both the leaves and stems are smothered in a fuzzy textured white growth, which adds an extra feature for year-round interest.
The plant is fully tolerant of colder and exposed climates and grows well as a standalone or garden shrub- in any location! It can also make an attractive informal flowering hedge, and can grow to around 1m, so it is ideal for anyone wanting a flowering, evergreen hedge, that is hardy and durable to many situations.
Key Features
Your Brachyglottis ‰ۡÌÝÌáSunshine‰ۡó» can be planted in full sun or semi-shaded areas, and in a moist soil that is well drained. Other than that, it is a tough plant that is prepared for many types of sites.
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Growth height: Slow (10-20cm per year)
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Ideal height: 1.2m-2.5m Medium
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Soil Type:̴Ì?Normal
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Exposure: Coastal, Exposed, Inland, Sheltered
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Aspect:̴Ì?Semi-shade, Sun
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Evergreen foliage? Yes
Pruning & Care
You should trim your Brachyglottis Senecio ‰ۡÌÝÌáSunshine‰ۡó» once a year, after its flowering period, in order to maintain the bushy shape it desires.
How To Plant Brachyglottis Sunshine
When should I plant Brachyglottis Sunshine?
The best time to plant Brachyglottis is during autumn, though pot grown plants can be planted at any time of year (providing the soil is not frozen, and you're not being faced with a very hot summer).
How far apart do you plant Brachyglottis Sunshine plants?
You can plant 3-5 plants per metre, to get the most dense and bushy hedging.̴Ì?
How to plant Brachyglottis:
Begin by checking that the desired planting location meets the specific needs described in the plant's description. Avoid overly wet soil.
Next, dig a hole that is twice as wide as the root ball, but the same depth. Place your plant into the hole and back-fill with soil, pressing down the soil as you go.
Once completed, gently but firmly press the soil down at the base of the plant, and water with 2 watering cans full. Finish off by placing a 2-3" inch layer of mulch at the base.
Continually water on a regular basis for the first year after planting, to encourage best growth in the plants.