Brachyglottis 'Sunshine' - Senecio
This reliable evergreen shrub is prized for its attractive silvery-grey foliage that provides year-round colour and texture. In summer, it becomes smothered in cheerful bright yellow daisy flowers, creating a stunning display that attracts pollinators to the garden.
Seasonal Highlights
The silvery-grey foliage looks attractive throughout the year, providing valuable winter structure. From early to mid-summer, masses of bright yellow daisy-like flowers cover the plant, creating a vibrant display that lasts for several weeks.
Key Features
- Attractive silvery-grey evergreen foliage
- Bright yellow daisy flowers in summer
- Excellent coastal and wind tolerance
- Drought-tolerant once established
- Compact, mounding habit
Perfect For
Coastal gardens, mixed borders, Mediterranean-style plantings, low hedging, and ground cover. Ideal for sunny banks, gravel gardens, and anywhere a low-maintenance evergreen with good colour is needed.
Growing Tips
Plant in any well-drained soil in full sun. Extremely tolerant of salt spray and coastal conditions. Very drought-tolerant once established. Trim lightly after flowering to maintain shape and promote bushy growth. In exposed areas, may benefit from light pruning in spring to tidy winter damage.
Looks Great With
Combine with purple and blue perennials such as lavender, nepeta, and salvia for striking colour contrasts. Plant with ornamental grasses, hebes, and other Mediterranean shrubs for a cohesive coastal or gravel garden scheme.
A versatile and hardworking shrub that brings reliable colour and texture to sunny spots with very little effort required.