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Brachyglottis Walberton's Silver Dormouse

Scientific Name: Brachyglottis 'Walbrach'

Also Known As

  • Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse'
  • Brachyglottis greyii 'Walbrach'
  • Senecio greyii 'Silver Dormouse'

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 4'-5'

planting zones

  • 8b-10b

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Brachyglottis Walberton's Silver Dormouse plant details

Brachyglottis Walberton's Silver Dormouse is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and white foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Brachyglottis Walberton's Silver Dormouse

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and white
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: compact, dwarf

GROWING CONDITIONS for Brachyglottis Walberton's Silver Dormouse

USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Some plant geek took a great plant and made it even better! This stunning silver leafed shrub has always been a favorite, but now there is no more pruning required to keep it from getting lanky and large! Compact, dense, 4" tall to 5' wide, brighter silve

Gardening facts about Brachyglottis Walberton's Silver Dormouse plant

How to Grow Brachyglottis Walberton's Silver Dormouse

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • white
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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aka Senecio greyi, Daisy Bush

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

8a-10b

Size

Height: 4'-5'

Width: 6'

  • sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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aka Senecia greyi x monroi, Daisy Bush

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

8a-10b

Size

Height: 40"

Width: 24"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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aka Senecio monroi

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

8a-11

Size

Height: 3'-5'

Width: 4'-6'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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aka Brachyglottis (Dunedin Group) 'Sunshine', Brachyglottis x 'Sunshine', Senecio x 'Sunshine'

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

8a-10b

Size

Height: 3'

Width: 6'

  • sun
  • drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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