Woody > Brachyglottis > Brachyglottis 'Frosty'
Brachyglottis
'Frosty'
Frosty Bush Daisy, Frosty Tree Daisy
Origin: The genus name comes from the Greek word 'brachys' which means short and 'glottis', meaning tongue, in reference to the short ray florets.
| Family |
| Asteraceae |
| Genus |
| Brachyglottis |
| Cultivar |
| 'Frosty' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 8b - 9a |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 8a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H4 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -9 - (-4) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 15 - 25 |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| 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. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| 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. |
| Notable Specimens |
| RHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon, England. |
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