Xela's Garden

Senecio [S+ V]

Genus: Brachyglottis.

Species: Brachyglottis compacta.

Planted ? Shenstone Dining room border 04.09 Vistabile garage flower border
from Shenstone Cutting taken autumn '08

Skill Level: Beginner

Exposure: Full sun

Hardiness: Hardy

Soil type: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Dry

Height: 150cm
Spread: 200cm

Time to take cuttings: May to July

Flowering period: June to July

Many grey shrubs better known as Senecio have been renamed Brachyglottis. They are mostly evergreen, sun-loving shrubs from New Zealand, almost fully hardy except on wet or poorly drained soils. This cultivar is a fine bushy plant, spreading and slightly untidy if allowed to flower, but neat and suitable for making into low hedges if kept trimmed. Clipping prevents bare woody stems at the base, and encourages the young growth - this is very attractive, both stems and leaves are covered with white or silvery-grey felt that sparkles in the sun. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).

This is a rather lax spreading shrub, especially suitable for a hot, sunny place. It has furry new leaves, which mature to a glossy green shade on their upper side though they remain white and hairy beneath. The leaves have subtle crimped edges, a most attractive feature. There are bright yellow daisy flowerheads in the summer which may not be to everyone's taste. It is possible to control its easy going ways by trimming it, especially after it has flowered.

height 1.50m

spread 2 m

hardiness fully hardy

conditions Dry Sun

Brachyglottis greyi
Syn.: Senecio greyi
vernac. Brachyglottis

[Source: www.plantpress.com/plant-encyclopedia/plantdb.php?plant=1279]
Senecio greyi

Colour: Yellow
Flowering: Late June - August
Height: 2 - 3' (Up to 1 m)
Family: Compositae

Senecio Sunshine is an evergreen shrub with pretty silver/grey foliage which originally came from New Zealand.

In summer it has clusters of yellow daisy-like flowers, 2-3 cms across.

One of the benefits of growing this shrub - the deer do not seem to eat it!
[Source: www.english-country-garden.com/flowers/senecio.htm]

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