Description
A beautifully versatile evergreen shrub prized for its striking silver-grey foliage and cheerful bright yellow, daisy-like flowers in summer. Formerly known as Senecio greyi, Brachyglottis ‘Sunshine’ forms a dense, mound-shaped bush with oval leaves covered in a soft, white-felted underside, giving the plant a luminous, silvery appearance all year round. Hardy and remarkably drought tolerant once established, this low-maintenance shrub thrives in a wide range of conditions, including exposed and coastal sites, making it a reliable choice for gardens of all styles.
Supplied as 1 plant in a 2 litre pot, well-rooted and ready for planting out or potting on.
Cultural Information:
- Botanical Name: Brachyglottis ‘Sunshine’ (syn. Senecio greyi ‘Sunshine’)
- Common Names: Senecio Sunshine, Daisy Bush, Brachyglottis Sunshine
- Classification: Evergreen Shrub
- Fully Grown Height and Spread: 75?100 cm ? 100?150 cm
- Growth Habit: Bushy, Dense, Mound-Forming Evergreen Shrub
- Perfect For: Borders, Coastal Gardens, Gravel Gardens, Containers, Low Hedging
- Flowering Time: June to July (bright yellow daisy-like flowers)
- Planting Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Soil: Well-Drained; Tolerates Poor, Dry and Sandy Soils
- Hardiness: Fully Hardy (RHS H4)
- Attracts: Bees, Butterflies and Other Pollinators
- Type: Hardy Evergreen Perennial Shrub
- Foliage: Silver-Grey, Oval Leaves with White Felted Undersides ? Year-Round Interest
Planting and Care:
- Plant in a sunny, well-drained position for the best foliage colour and flowering.
- Tolerates exposed and coastal conditions well.
- Once established, this shrub is very drought tolerant and requires minimal watering.
- Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a compact, tidy shape and encourage fresh silver growth.
- No regular feeding required, though a light application of general-purpose fertiliser in spring can support healthy growth.
What’s Included:
- 1 x Brachyglottis ‘Sunshine’ (Senecio Sunshine) plant supplied in a 2 litre pot
