About
Brachyglottis greyi (Hook. f.) B. Nord. is an evergreen shrub that develops a mound shape, reaching heights of up to 2 meters. Its oval leaves initially emerge with a white felt-like covering, transitioning to a dark green hue on the upper surface as they mature. In summer and early autumn, this plant produces clusters of bright yellow flowers that resemble daisies.
About the genus
Brachyglottis includes evergreen shrubs, climbing plants, and herbaceous perennials. The leaves are typically simple and may have a white or buff felt-like texture on the underside. During the summer and autumn months, these plants produce clusters of flower heads resembling daisies.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- 2.5-4 metres
- Time to full height
- 5-10 years
- Suggested uses
- Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants
- Native to
- NZ, N. Island
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in well-drained soil in full sun. Good for seaside gardens
- Pruning
- Pruning group 8
- Propagation
- Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility