- Botanical name: Brachyglottis compacta 'Sunshine'
- Common name: Brachyglottis
- Family: Asteraceae
- Plant Type: Shrub, Evergreen
Yellow
Silver
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
- Flowers
Brachyglottis compacta ‘Sunshine’ is a silver-grey leaved evergreen, sun-loving shrub from New Zealand, almost fully hardy except on wet or poorly drained soils. Its leaves appear to sparkle in sunlight and its pretty yellow flowers attract insects. It has a fine bushy habit, spreading and slightly untidy if allowed to flower, but neat and suitable for clipping into a low hedge. Young plants can be used in summer container displays as a foil for colourful flowers. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Grow Brachyglottis compacta ‘Sunshine’ in well-drained soil in full sun. Cut back after flowering to maintain a compact shape.
How to grow Brachyglottis 'Sunshine'
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Plant size
1.5m height
2m spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front, middle
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist
Plant calendar
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| Plant |
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Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
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| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
| Take cuttings | ||||||||||||
| Take cuttings |
J
Do not Take cuttings in January |
F
Do not Take cuttings in February |
M
Do not Take cuttings in March |
A
Do not Take cuttings in April |
M
Do Take cuttings in May |
J
Do Take cuttings in June |
J
Do Take cuttings in July |
A
Do not Take cuttings in August |
S
Do not Take cuttings in September |
O
Do not Take cuttings in October |
N
Do not Take cuttings in November |
D
Do not Take cuttings in December |
Brachyglottis 'Sunshine' and wildlife
Brachyglottis 'Sunshine' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Brachyglottis 'Sunshine' poisonous?
Brachyglottis 'Sunshine' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
