Senecio Sunshine Perennial Shrub, Hardy Drought Tolerant Silver Grey Foliage, Evergreen, 2L Root Ball

A beautifully versatile evergreen shrub prized for its striking silver-grey foliage and cheerful bright yellow, daisy-like flowers in summer. Formerly known as Senecio greyi, Brachyglottis 'Sunshine' forms a dense, mound-shaped bush with oval leaves covered in a soft, white-felted underside, giving the plant a luminous, silvery appearance all year round. Hardy and remarkably drought tolerant once established, this low-maintenance shrub thrives in a wide range of conditions, including exposed and coastal sites, making it a reliable choice for gardens of all styles.

Supplied as 1 plant in a 2 litre pot, well-rooted and ready for planting out or potting on.

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Brachyglottis 'Sunshine' (syn. Senecio greyi 'Sunshine')


• Common Names: Senecio Sunshine, Daisy Bush, Brachyglottis Sunshine


• Classification: Evergreen Shrub


• Fully Grown Height and Spread: 75–100 cm × 100–150 cm


• Growth Habit: Bushy, Dense, Mound-Forming Evergreen Shrub


• Perfect For: Borders, Coastal Gardens, Gravel Gardens, Containers, Low Hedging


• Flowering Time: June to July (bright yellow daisy-like flowers)


• Planting Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade


• Soil: Well-Drained; Tolerates Poor, Dry and Sandy Soils


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy (RHS H4)


• Attracts: Bees, Butterflies and Other Pollinators


• Type: Hardy Evergreen Perennial Shrub


• Foliage: Silver-Grey, Oval Leaves with White Felted Undersides – Year-Round Interest

Planting and Care:

• Plant in a sunny, well-drained position for the best foliage colour and flowering.


• Tolerates exposed and coastal conditions well.


• Once established, this shrub is very drought tolerant and requires minimal watering.


• Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a compact, tidy shape and encourage fresh silver growth.


• No regular feeding required, though a light application of general-purpose fertiliser in spring can support healthy growth.

What's Included:

• 1 x Brachyglottis 'Sunshine' (Senecio Sunshine) plant supplied in a 2 litre pot