Brachyglottis 'Frosty' (Frosty Bush Daisy, Frosty Tree Daisy)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Brachyglottis |
| Cultivar | 'Frosty' |
| Category | Woody |
| Origin | The genus name comes from the Greek word 'brachys' which means short and 'glottis', meaning tongue, in reference to the short ray florets. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8b - 9a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -9 - (-4) |
| Temperature (°F) | 15 - 25 |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | June |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Brachyglottis 'Frosty' is a compact evergreen shrub with frosty green leaves and bright yellow daisy-like flowers. |
| Cultivation | Grow in a sheltered location, in full sun and any well-drained soil. |
| Notable Specimens | RHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon, England. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Thick, apex obtuse (rounded), pinnate venation (secondary veins paired oppositely), frosty light green with margins undulate, alternately arranged. |
| Flower Description | Daisy-like, bright yellow with large centres. |
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