Brachyglottis
Shrubby ragwort
Also known as Senecio
- Height × spread
- 0.5m – 3m × 0.8m – 3m
- Position
- Full sun
Availability
Generally available in late Spring & Summer
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About this plant
There are around 30 species of Brachyglottis and this covers trees and shrubs, and perennials. A number of these are classic garden favourites such as grey-leaved Brachyglottis 'Sunshine' or shiny, olive green Brachyglottis monroi. In addition to these there are some borderline tender forms that are grown for their exceptional foliage. These include the exceptional Brachyglottis elaeagnifolia and the purple Brachyglottis repanda 'Purpurea'. In addition to the foliage Brachyglottis produce daisy flowers - not necessarily an attractive addition in some of the grey-foliaged forms. (Cut them off if they offend.) However, the yellow daisy blooms are an outstanding feature on Brachyglottis huntii. Brachyglottis range in height from around 1 metre to 6 or more. They are plants for sunny positions with well drained soil, and are generally suited to seaside locations.
- Flower colour
- Yellow
- Foliage colour
- Green, Grey, Silver, White
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- Yes, some varieties
- Shape
- Dome, Round
- Height
- 0.5m – 3m
- Spread
- 0.8m – 3m
- Season of interest
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Evergreen
- Evergreen
- Garden style
- Small scale garden, Seaside garden, Scented garden, Mediterranean garden, Gravel garden, Cottage garden
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam (normal), Sandy soil
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Well drained soil, Dry soil, Drought resistant
- Winter hardiness
- Varies, some are not hardy
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Use for
- Wall cover, Hedge, Structural, Deer resistant, Bee attraction
- Maintenance
- Easycare – low/no maintenance
- Hazards
- No
Spring
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water in dry periods
Established plants in the ground can cope with 7-10 days of dryness, and shrubs often manage 2 to 3 weeks. Water one section of the garden thoroughly each day rather than a little everywhere. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather.
Summer
Summer - early · Outdoors
Feed a general fertiliser
Where plants have moderate needs for nutrients, they can simply be given a general feed, fairly early in the growth season so that the growth has plenty of time to harden off before the cold weather.
Give plants a general boost with the application of a general purpose fertiliser which is spread around the root area of the plant, with amounts as directed on the feed label.
Planting & general
Planting
Prune lightly after flowering
Give the plant a light haircut, generally tidying it up and removing any shoots that are wayward or damaged in any way. Dead flowers can be cut off if this is practical - the shrub may have too many, or they may be hard to reach.
Found in
More Brachyglottis
Brachyglottis Walberton's Silver Dormouse = 'Walbrach'
Shrubby ragwort
Brachyglottis compacta 'Sunshine'
Compact shrubby ragwort
Brachyglottis greyi
Grey's shrubby ragwort
Brachyglottis 'Drysdale'
Drysdale's shrubby ragwort
Brachyglottis 'Moira Reid'
Shrubby ragwort
Brachyglottis bidwilli
Bidwill's shrubby ragwort
Brachyglottis compacta
Compact shrubby ragwort
Brachyglottis elaeagnifolia
Elaeagnus leaved groundsel