Brachyglottis greyi

Brachyglottis greyi

9x9 cm
€5,90
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Brachyglottis greyi
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Brachyglottis greyi

Brachyglottis greyi

€5,90
Organic
Sustainable
Locally grown

Brachyglottis greyi is primarily appreciated for its beautiful, velvety silver grey-green foliage, that is maintains even in the dead of winter, bringing softness to a landscape of brittle branches.

The leaves are dark green on top and much whiter underneath and are covered in fine white hairs. The extra graphic aspect is that each leaf has its own white outline.

The flowers are bright yellow and daisy-like.

The plant grows at a steady, fairly fast rate, mainly during rainy periods—typically in late summer and spring in mild climates.

What makes it truly exceptional is its remarkable resilience. It thrives in exposed coastal gardens, shrugs off salt-laden winds, laughs in the face of drought, and asks for very little in return. Plant it in a sunny, well-drained spot and it will reward you with years of low-maintenance beauty.
Flowering July, August, September
Flower Color Yellow
Exposure Full Sun
Frost Tolerance -5°C to -10°C
Size Outdoors
Soil Poor, Dry, Well-Draining
Origin New Zealand
Planting Season March to May, September to November
pda430-9
€5,90
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🪴9x9 cm

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🌱 Grown in our nursery

🌿 Striking silver-grey evergreen foliage with year-round appeal
🌻 Bright yellow daisy flowers from June to July
☀️ Exceptional drought and coastal wind tolerance
🌱 Thrives in poor, well-drained soils with minimal attention
Excellent as a specimen, border shrub, or informal hedge
Container Size
Gardening Tips

✂️ Prune regularly to prevent the base from becoming bare, particularly in rich, moist soil > best time to prune is in October
💦 The flowering can last from June to October further north if the soil remains moist > mulching will help with this.
🫖 They are also easy to grow in large containers filled with well-draining soil (soil + sand + perlite will do the trick)
The Botany

Floral Morphology

Brachyglottis is a genus of shrubs and small perennials from New Zealand and nearby islands.

Most species produce corymbs or panicles of small, bright yellow, daisy-like flower heads. Each capitulum typically bears numerous golden ray florets surrounding a dense disk of tubular florets, all on slender peduncles.

Leaves are alternate, often elliptic to oblong, with a tomentose (silvery or felted) underside and a glossy green upper surface.

Reproductive Biology

Flowers are bisexual and predominantly protandrous, encouraging cross-pollination. Insects — especially bees and small flies — visit for nectar and pollen.

Seeds are small achenes with a pappus of fine hairs, aiding wind dispersal (anemochory).

Ecology & Adaptations

Native to coastal and montane habitats in New Zealand, Brachyglottis tolerates strong winds, poor soils, and salt spray.

The silvery undersides of the leaves reflect light and reduce water loss.

Several species exhibit rapid re-sprouting after cutting or grazing, an adaptation to disturbed environments.
The Myth

The family is native to New Zealand, the wild species grows on cliffs and rocky outcrops, from the coast to inland river gorges in the southern part of the North Island.

This exposure has allowed them to develop a resistance to salty water, making them resistant to areas where the salinity in the air is particularly elevated.

Oceanic climate? Coastal terrace? Blistering summer heat? Brachyglottis will thrive.

It used to be classified in the family Senecio - due to the softness of its leaves? - but has found stability among the Brachyglottis.

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