Brachyglottis 'Walberton's Silver Dormouse' (P)

Brachyglottis 'Walberton's Silver Dormouse' (P)

 - syn. Senecio, Brachyglottis 'Walbrach'

An attractive, compact, dense and bushy plant with very silvery foliage - much more compact and more brightly coloured than Brachyglottis (Senecio) Sunshine. In addition, it freely produces showy rich golden yellow daisy flowers. Walberton’s® Silver Dormouse also does not suffer from brown and dead leaves in the centre of the plant. 

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Price: £48.25 (Excluding VAT at 20%)

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Unit Description:

50 Plants / Tray

Resilience:

Hardy

Habit:

Upright

Flowering Time:

June - September

Height x Spread:

90 x 120 cm

Available to Order:

February - July

Recommend Sales:

January - September

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Alternative Names:

syn. Senecio, Brachyglottis 'Walbrach'

Narrative Description:

An attractive, compact, dense and bushy plant with very silvery foliage - much more compact and more brightly coloured than Brachyglottis (Senecio) Sunshine. In addition, it freely produces showy rich golden yellow daisy flowers. Walberton’s® Silver Dormouse also does not suffer from brown and dead leaves in the centre of the plant. 

Ideal Conditions:

Prefers full sun, or partial shade with free-draining soil or compost.

Possible Situation:

This plant has uses as a specimen for the border, or can be grown as a very attractive container plant. It also has uses in the amenity sector for mass planting and landscaping uses.

Accreditations /
Awards:

RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM)

Resilience:

Hardy

Habit:

Upright

Height x Spread / Trail:

90 x 120 cm

Features:

Typical Season:

Summer

Flower Colour:

yellow

Foliage Colour:

silver/grey

Flowering Time:

June - September

Planting Recommendations:

Bed/Border

Container

Prefers:

Full Sun

Part Sun

Temperature Tolerance:

A hardy plant which should survive normal winter conditions outside, especially if protected from the hardest frosts.

Plant Care:

Cultural Information

Family:

ASTERACEAE

Genus:

Brachyglottis

Cultivar:

Walberton's Silver Dormouse

Alternative Names:

syn. Senecio, Brachyglottis 'Walbrach'

UPOV:

WALBRACH

UPOV No:

EUPVR 18406

Category:

Shrub

Recommended Pot Sizes:

1Ltr

3Ltr+

Pot Spacing:

Leave enough room so that foliage does not overlap within crop time.

Typical time required from pot to sale:

24 weeks over Winter

12 weeks in Spring / Summer

Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)

Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:

Free draining - keep evenly moist

Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):

NPK balanced feeding

Feeding Frequency:

Requires normal/regular feeding (Standard EC)

Recommended pH:

Standard 5.0 to 5.5

Growth Regulation PGR:

Due to the current approval situation, please contact your PGR provider

Temperature During Production:

Cool crop 4 - 12°C

Temperature During Transport:

12-16°C

Availability

Available for Delivery:

February - July

Recommended Sales Window:

January - September

Forecast Availability:

Wk/Yr:09/2519/2539/2549/25
Qty:20231621

Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.

Point of Sale Material:

XL 15cm (£3.75)

P&D Susceptibility

Common Pests:

Common Diseases:

Botrytis

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Additional Notes (*):

All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.

Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.

Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.

Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.

Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.



Disclaimer

This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.

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