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Brachyglottis compactus
Compact rounded native shrub with distinctive grey-green leaves, densely felted beneath with pure white hairs. Superb plant in many landscapes. Clusters of bright yellow flowers in ssummer. Must have well drained soil, will grow in dry sites. Always plant in a sunny situation. Very hardy. Occurs naturally in coastal exposed conditions.
Genus
Brachyglottis
Species
compactus
Cultivar
Common name
Senecio
Family name
Compositae
Place of origin
New Zealand
DETAILS
Height
1 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Needs well drained soil
Moisture
Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Frost hardy / Grows in sun or semi-shade / Tolerates coastal sites / Tolerates exposed sites.
Indigenous / Texture
Shrubs
Category
Small, height between 1 and 1.5 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
Where to buy our plants
Where to buy our plants