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Brachyglottis Dunedin Group 'Sunshine' (Ragwort 'Sunshine')

Other names: Senecio greyi , Senecio 'Sunshine' , Senecio laxifolius , Brachyglottis greyi , Brachyglottis laxifolia

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Variety or Cultivar
'Sunshine' is an evergreen shrub with downy, grey-green, ovate leaves and stems. Throughout summer and early autumn, it bears bright-yellow, daisy-like flowers.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
1.5 m 1.5 m 5-10 years
4 ft 4 ft 5-10 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Clay
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Exposed
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Plant in well-drained soil in sun or light shade

Suggested uses

Coastal, Beds and borders, City, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Wallside and trellises, Waterside, Resistant to pollution

UK hardiness

H4

USDA zones

Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10

Sunset zone

5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Bushy, Spreading

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Propagation methods

Semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Prune out unsightly shoots only (only when needed)

Take semi-hardwood cuttings in late-summer

Plant container grown plants in moderately fertile, well-drained soil

Plant container grown plants in a sunny postion

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Brachyglottis

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Discuss Brachyglottis Dunedin Group 'Sunshine' with other Shoot members

Re: Re: Brachyglottis

Anne Doble
984 0
Thanks, I did think it was a bit odd!
Posted: Monday 16th of July 2012 11:02 AM

Re: Brachyglottis

Shoot User
984 1
Just the opposite, Bees and butterflies love it.
Posted: Sunday 15th of July 2012 12:30 PM

Brachyglottis

Anne Doble
984 1
I've been told that the yellow flowers on this plant are harmful to bees. Is this true?
Posted: Saturday 14th of July 2012 07:43 PM Last reply: Sunday 12th of May 2024 05:34 AM

Thanks

Shoot User
1573 0
Thanks for your help Laura!

And the warning, they've already cut a chunk out of it... fortunately only a small one!

Claire x
Posted: Thursday 18th of June 2009 05:38 PM Last reply: Thursday 18th of June 2009 05:38 PM

Appeasing the neighbours

Shoot User
1573 0
Hi Claire

I assume your Ragwort is flowering now so best time is to do so after flowering.

If your neighbours are complaining you might be able to do a 'trim' that makes it less obstructive and/or tell them you be will cutting it back later this year.

Do not give them permission to cut it though or else you might end up in the same situation as this poor woman
[link=www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/lawandorder/5485682/Woman-arrives-home-to-find-neighbours-have-cut-down-garden-trees.html]Woman arrives home to find neighbours have cut down garden trees [/link]
Posted: Friday 12th of June 2009 11:51 AM Last reply: Friday 12th of June 2009 11:51 AM

How do I prune Ragwort?

Shoot User
1573 2
I've inherited an established Ragwort (Brachyglottis Dunedin 'Sunshine') which has been neglected for some time and is now far too big.

Can anyone tell me when is the best time to prune heavily and how to go about it? It's obstructing my neighbour's view coming off her drive so drastic action is required!

Thanks for you help
Posted: Wednesday 10th of June 2009 04:14 PM Last reply: Monday 9th of September 2024 07:18 AM
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