About
Euryops tysonii, Tyson's euryops, is a freely branching alpine euryops with slightly succulent stem tips and small leaves, producing sweetly scented, bright-yellow daisy flowers in autumn. A compact and ornamental plant for a sunny, well-drained rock garden or alpine trough.
About the genus
Euryops are evergreen sub-shrubs and shrubs from Africa, mainly South Africa, with simple or divided leaves and long-stalked, bright-yellow, daisy-like flowerheads. Popular ornamental plants for sunny, well-drained borders and rock gardens.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse, Shrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
Native toSouth Africa
Care notes
CultivationUnder glass grow in peat-free, loam-based potting compost with added sharp sand in full light. Water freely when in growth and keep just moist in winter. Can be grown outdoors in sheltered, frost-free areas in most moderately fertile soils
PruningTrim lightly after flowering
PropagationPropagate by seed at 10 to 13°C in spring or root softwood cuttings in late spring, semi-hardwood cuttings in summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free