Brachyglottis Walberton's Silver Dormouse ('Walbrach') (PBR)
(syn. senecio 'Silver Dormouse')
With its dense, silvery-grey foliage, this compact evergreen shrub brings year-round interest to sunny borders or patio containers. Growing up...
2 litre pot
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Plant description
With its dense, silvery-grey foliage, this compact evergreen shrub brings year-round interest to sunny borders or patio containers. Growing up to 90cm (3ft) tall, it features larger, more striking leaves compared to other Brachyglottis cultivars, which are held right down to the base of the plant for a lush appearance.
In summer, it may produce clusters of bright yellow, daisy-like flowers that add seasonal colour. Brachyglottis Walberton's Silver Dormouse thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, making it an excellent choice for adding texture and brightness to rockeries, drier soils or as a standout specimen in pots.
In summer, it may produce clusters of bright yellow, daisy-like flowers that add seasonal colour. Brachyglottis Walberton's Silver Dormouse thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, making it an excellent choice for adding texture and brightness to rockeries, drier soils or as a standout specimen in pots.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
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Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Brachyglottis Walberton's (Silver Dormouse) ('Walbrach') (PBR):
Plant in well-drained soil and a sunny position, as it thrives in dry, sunny conditions and is ideal for coastal gardens. Water well during establishment, but once settled, it is drought-tolerant and low maintenance.
To keep the plant compact and bushy, cut back lightly after flowering, removing spent blooms and tidying up any leggy growth. Apply a layer of mulch around the base in spring to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Avoid overwatering or planting in heavy, poorly drained soil, as this can cause root rot.
To keep the plant compact and bushy, cut back lightly after flowering, removing spent blooms and tidying up any leggy growth. Apply a layer of mulch around the base in spring to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Avoid overwatering or planting in heavy, poorly drained soil, as this can cause root rot.
