Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis

Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse'

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Overview

Groundsel, or Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse', is a compact shrub featuring striking, silvery-gray foliage with a felt-like texture. It matures at about 3 ft in height and width. Its daisy-like yellow flowers bloom in summer, adding a cheerful pop of color. Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, this evergreen prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Ideal for adding contrast in borders or as an accent plant in coastal gardens.

Sun FullWater LowZones 9–10

Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — Its daisy-like yellow flowers bloom in summer, adding a cheerful pop of color

Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — silvery-gray foliage with a felt-like texture

Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — It matures at about 3 ft in height and width

Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — The Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse' is a captivating semi-evergreen shrub

Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, this evergreen prefers well-drained soil and full sun

Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — Its daisy-like yellow flowers bloom in summer, adding a cheerful pop of color

Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — Ideal for adding contrast in borders or as an accent plant in coastal gardens

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Mature height: 3–4 Ft.

Classification

Family: Asteraceae

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Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — is a compact shrub featuring striking

Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — silvery-gray foliage with a felt-like texture

Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — It matures at about 3 ft in height and width

Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — The Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse' is a captivating semi-evergreen shrub

Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, this evergreen prefers well-drained soil and full sun

Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — Its daisy-like yellow flowers bloom in summer, adding a cheerful pop of color

Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — Ideal for adding contrast in borders or as an accent plant in coastal gardens

Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — making this cultivar an exceptional choice for borders

Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — or container plantings.<br><br>The ovate

Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — felted leaves measure about 2 to 3 inches long and are characterized by their dense

Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — which glistens beautifully under the sunlight

Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — highly favored for its unique silvery-gray foliage and compact growth habit

Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — Mature plants typically reach a manageable height and spread of approximately 24 to 30 inches

Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — These blossoms stand in contrast to the silver foliage and can attract a variety of

Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — it can withstand occasional cold snaps

Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — provided they are well-drained

Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — This tactile quality adds a sensory element to garden designs, inviting touch and closer

Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — daisy-like yellow flowers

Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — adding to the ecological value of the landscape.<br><br>Preferring full sun to partial shade

Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse' is adaptable to different soil types

Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — alongside seasonal color with its blooms - a charismatic addition that offers visual and

Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — This plant requires minimal maintenance

Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — with occasional pruning to maintain its shape and encourage bushier growth

Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — making it a valuable and low-effort choice for clients seeking lasting impact with minimal

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