Brachyglottis rotundifolia
| Brachyglottis rotundifolia | |
| Light: |  |
| Moisture: |  |
| Hardiness: | 9 |
| Soil pH: | 5.6-8.4 |
| Evergreen | |
| Height: | 20' |
| Blooms: | Early Summer-Mid Summer |
| Native to: | |
| Tea: | Yes |
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Brachyglottis rotundifolia
Propagation: Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse. Only just cover the seed. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.
Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 5 - 8cm with a heel, July/August in a frame. Overwinter in a cold frame and plant out in late spring[1].
Cuttings of mature wood, 5 - 8cm preferably with a heel, October/November in a cold frame. High percentage. Plant out in late spring[1].
Cultivation: Succeeds in a sunny position in most well-drained soils[2]. Very tolerant of maritime exposure[3][4].
This species is not very hardy in Britain, tolerating temperatures down to about -5°c, and succeeding outdoors only in the mildest parts of the country[2].
Range: New Zealand.
Habitat: From coastal scrub to elevations of 1000 metres on South and Stewart Islands[3][5].
Usage: The plant is very tolerant of maritime exposure and can be grown as a windbreak hedge. Fairly slow growing, though. It is best left untrimmed[4].
Pollinators: Insects
Soil: Can grow in light, medium, and heavy soils.
Drainage: Prefers well drained soil.
Wind: Tolerates maritime wind exposure
In Leaf: Evergreen
Flower Type: Hermaphrodite
Also Known As: Senecio reinoldii. Endl. S. rotundifolius. non Stokes. nor Lapeya.
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sheat, Wilfrid. Propagation of Trees, Shrubs and Conifers. St Martin, 1948.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Huxley, Anthony. The New Royal Horticultural Society Dictionary of Gardening. MacMillan Press, 1992.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Bean, William. Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Murray, 1981.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Shepherd, F. W.. Hedges and Screens. Royal Horticultural Society, 1974.
- ↑ Allan, Harry. Flora of New Zealand. Government Printer Publications, 1961.