These large shrubs have upright branched stems that form a spreading mound habit. They have mid to dark green spoon-shaped pubescent leaves and the yellow daisy-like flowers appear in a cluster above the foliage from summer to autumn.

Hardiness zones 7 to 9

BrachyglottisDunedin Groupare believed to be hybrids of Brachyglottis compacta x laxifolia that is found naturally in Dunedin, New Zealand.

They prefer an open sunny position with some wind protection and grow in most well drained moderately fertile moist soils but will tolerate dryer soil types. It is moderately salt spray, frost and drought tolerant.

This shrub is grown for its flowers and foliage. It is planted along garden borders as a specimen or may be trimmed to form a hedge. It is suitable for coastal or inland regions and establishes in 1-2 years. It may also be grown in containers and is commonly planted in large rockeries. In exposed windy positions the plant becomes more compact and the growth rate is slower.ID 3203

Brachyglottis (brak-ee-GLOT-is)Dunedin Group

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)     
(Compositae)
Sunflower Family