Brachyglottis — Shrubs
Brachyglottis
Sun or part shade, moderate watering — hardy in most of the UK.
- Plant out
- Mar
- In flower
- Apr, May
- Sun
- Part sun
- Water
- Medium
- Difficulty
- Demanding
- Hardiness
- H4
- Season
- all year
- Height
- 400–800 cm
- Spacing
- 800 cm
- Pets
- Toxic to pets
Growing notes
Grows to 4-8 metres. Space about 400-800cm apart. In flower Apr-May.
Toxic to pets
Brachyglottis sap irritates skin on contact, so wear gloves when you cut it back and wash your hands afterwards. Dogs, cats and horses that chew the leaves take in pyrrolizidine alkaloids that damage the liver, so stop them eating it. For a skin reaction get medical advice; if a pet has chewed the leaves, ring your vet.
→ NHS 111 or your GP for a person with a skin or eye reaction; your vet or the Animal PoisonLine for an animal