Brachyglottis viravira

Type Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Evergreen, Ground cover, Flowering
Form Low Growing or Spreading Plant
Size Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height)
Colours Yellow Flowers (Summer), Grey-silver Foliage
Care Low/Easy Maintenance - Tough Plant
Hardiness Frost Hardy, Drought Tolerant, Seaside Friendly
Growth Medium Growing Plant
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Brachyglottis viravira cultivation notes: This silver leaved sub shrub is both hardy and tolerant of most well drained soils, preferring a position in full sun. It should be trimmed back to shape after flowering to retain shape - it is often used as ground cover.

Plant Strengths: Sun loving draught tolerant plant; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Provides valuable winter interest; Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening; Suitable for container growing; Suitable for exposed coastal planting; Attractive form or foliage for all year interest; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils.


Common Missspellings: Brachiglottis, Brachyglotis, Bracigloits, Braciglotis
Brachyglottis viravira
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