Brachyglottis 'Frosty' (Frosty Bush Daisy, Frosty Tree Daisy)


Botanical Information

FamilyAsteraceae
GenusBrachyglottis
Cultivar'Frosty'
CategoryWoody
OriginThe 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 Zone8b - 9a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone8a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH4
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-9 - (-4)
Temperature (°F)15 - 25
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJune

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionBrachyglottis 'Frosty' is a compact evergreen shrub with frosty green leaves and bright yellow daisy-like flowers.
CultivationGrow in a sheltered location, in full sun and any well-drained soil.
Notable SpecimensRHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon, England.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionThick, apex obtuse (rounded), pinnate venation (secondary veins paired oppositely), frosty light green with margins undulate, alternately arranged.
Flower DescriptionDaisy-like, bright yellow with large centres.

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