Brachyglottis repanda (Bushman's Friend)
Botanical Information
Family | Asteraceae |
Genus | Brachyglottis |
Species | repanda |
Category | Tropicals, Woody |
Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Origin | The genus name comes from the Greek word 'brachys' which means short and 'glottis', meaning tongue, in reference to the short ray florets. Native to New Zealand. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 11 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | 4 - 10 |
Temperature (°F) | 40 - 50 |
Height | 6 m |
Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
Propagation | Propagate by seed or semi-ripe cuttings. |
Cultivation | Grow in full sun in any well-drained soil, with the shelter of a warm south-facing wall. |
Leaf Description | Leaves grow to 5-25 x 5-20 cm. |
Fruit Description | Fruit is hispid-papillose to 1 mm, with pappus to 3 mm. |