Brachyglottis greyi

Name: Brachyglottis greyi - Silver Shrub for Coastal Gardens
Brand: Brachyglottis
SKU: pda430-9
Price: 5.9 EUR
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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
Exposure	Full Sun
Frost Tolerance	-5°C to -10°C
Size	1.5m H x 1.5m W
Soil	Dry, Poor, Well-Draining, Rocky/Well-Draining
Planting Season	March to May, September to November

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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.

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