Brachyglottis 'Leonard Cockayne'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-5'
W: 4'-5'

planting zones

8a-11

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Brachyglottis 'Leonard Cockayne' plant details

Brachyglottis 'Leonard Cockayne' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with white foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Brachyglottis 'Leonard Cockayne'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen white
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Brachyglottis 'Leonard Cockayne'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Luxurious hybrid between Brachyglottis monroi and the much larger B. repanda, the 5” to even 6” leaves that are covered with tawny to silver fur on shrubs reaching 4-5 ft give the feeling of a comfortable velour chair with bold texture. Grown for the foliage, the light yellow, daisy-like flowers seem rather ho hum. Enjoys bright light in all but the hottest afternoon sun and loves coolish and consistently damp soil. We have found it frost hardy to about 20F, USDA zone 9, having seen it freeze to the ground at about 17F. Resprouts if mulched.