Overview
Brachyglottis repanda var. rangiora is a bushy shrubs in the genus Brachyglottis, part of the Asteraceae family, with evergreen foliage. Brachyglottis repanda var. rangiora grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, city and courtyard gardens, coastal, wildlife gardens, mediterranean climate plants, low maintenance and flower borders and beds.
About
Brachyglottis repanda var. rangiora is an evergreen shrub cultivar within the Brachyglottis genus, known for its bushy habit. This plant thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered position, ideally facing south or west. It grows well in fertile, well-drained soils of various types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, across a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. Flowering occurs in spring and summer, producing clusters of daisy-like heads typical of the genus. Suitable for cottage, informal, coastal, and wildlife gardens, it is hardy to UK zone H4 and can be propagated by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer.
About the genus
Brachyglottis is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. The genus was erected on November 29, 1775, by Johann Reinhold Forster and Georg Forster. The name was derived from the Greek brachus ("short") and glottis a reference to the size of the ray florets.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Brachyglottis
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Brachyglottis repanda var. rangiora size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Wildlife gardens, Mediterranean climate plants, Low Maintenance, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Brachyglottis repanda var. rangiora
- Propagation
- Semi-hardwood cuttings in summer
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Brachyglottis repanda var. rangiora?
Brachyglottis repanda var. rangiora prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Brachyglottis repanda var. rangiora need?
Brachyglottis repanda var. rangiora is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Brachyglottis repanda var. rangiora hardy in the UK?
Brachyglottis repanda var. rangiora has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Brachyglottis repanda var. rangiora?
Semi-hardwood cuttings in summer.
