Overview
Brachyglottis 'Sunshine' is a bushy shrub in the genus Brachyglottis, part of the Asteraceae family, with evergreen foliage. Brachyglottis 'Sunshine' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates well-drained and fertile soils and neutral and alkaline pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders, coastal gardens and containers. It is native to New Zealand and Australia.
About
Brachyglottis 'Sunshine' (Sunshine Ragwort) is a shrub cultivar within the genus Brachyglottis, part of the Asteraceae family. This plant thrives in well-drained, fertile soil with a neutral to alkaline pH and prefers full sun to partial shade. It is hardy to UK zone H5 and tolerates both sheltered and exposed conditions, including coastal gardens. Suitable for borders and containers, 'Sunshine' benefits from pruning after flowering to maintain its shape and encourage bushiness. Propagation is typically by semi-ripe cuttings taken 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, partial shade
- Soil type
- well-drained, fertile
- Soil pH
- neutral, alkaline
- Soil moisture
- moderate
- Aspect
- south, west, east, north
- Exposure
- sheltered, exposed
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Brachyglottis 'Sunshine' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- shrub
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- borders, coastal gardens, containers
- Native to
- New Zealand, Australia
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Brachyglottis 'Sunshine'
- Cultivation
- Prefers well-drained soil and a sunny position; tolerates coastal exposure.
- Pruning
- Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushiness.
- Propagation
- semi-ripe cuttings in summer
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Brachyglottis 'Sunshine'?
Prefers well-drained soil and a sunny position; tolerates coastal exposure.
Where is the best place to plant Brachyglottis 'Sunshine'?
Brachyglottis 'Sunshine' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered and exposed positions.
What soil does Brachyglottis 'Sunshine' need?
Brachyglottis 'Sunshine' grows best in well-drained and fertile soil. It prefers neutral and alkaline soil. Aim for soil that stays moderate.
How do I prune Brachyglottis 'Sunshine'?
Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushiness.
Is Brachyglottis 'Sunshine' hardy in the UK?
Brachyglottis 'Sunshine' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Brachyglottis 'Sunshine'?
Semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
