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Brachyglottis bidwillii (Senecio bidwillii)
2 hours care
per year
per year
1m
Max height
Max height
1.2m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Brachyglottis bidwillii
Other names
Senecio bidwillii
Genus
Brachyglottis Brachyglottis
Species
B. bidwillii - B. bidwillii is a slow-growing, compact, evergreen shrub with oval, leathery, dark-green leaves with white felt underneath. The small, white flowerheads appear in summer.
Brachyglottis bidwillii is: Evergreen
Habit
Bushy, Rounded, Small
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Brachyglottis bidwillii (Senecio bidwillii) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1.2m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
City, Coastal, Drought Tolerant, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Resistant to pollution, Wallside and trellises, Waterside
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained soil in sun.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Brachyglottis bidwillii
Other names
Senecio bidwillii
Genus
Brachyglottis Brachyglottis
Species
B. bidwillii - B. bidwillii is a slow-growing, compact, evergreen shrub with oval, leathery, dark-green leaves with white felt underneath. The small, white flowerheads appear in summer.
Native to
New Zealand
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy, Rounded, Small
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
General care
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Brachyglottis bidwillii (Senecio bidwillii) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1.2m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
City, Coastal, Drought Tolerant, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Resistant to pollution, Wallside and trellises, Waterside
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained soil in sun.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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