shrub

Daisy Bush

$26.00

The Story

Plant Bio

Brachyglottis greyi, commonly known as daisy bush, is a broadleaf evergreen shrub native to coastal cliffs and rocky gorges of New Zealand's North Island. It forms a dense, rounded mound of sprawling, white-downed stems clad in oblong leaves with distinctive wavy margins.

The foliage displays a striking contrast, with mature green upper surfaces offset by intensely silver-white, felted undersides and young shoots. In summer, the shrub produces broad terminal clusters of bright golden-yellow daisy flowers that cover the canopy.

Uses & Benefits:

Provides year-round structural interest with felted, silver-grey foliage and bright golden-yellow summer flowers.

Highly tolerant of salt spray, maritime winds, and extreme drought, making it an excellent choice for stabilizing coastal banks.

Flowers attract generalist beneficial insects and native pollinators, while the tough foliage resists deer and rabbit browsing.

Essentials

At a Glance

Plant Type

Shrub

Height

60"

Width

78"

Light

Full Sun

Zones

8, 9, 10

Water

Low

Humidity

Moderate

Lifespan

Moderate

Native To

New Zealand

Toxicity

Non-toxic

Bloom period

Summer

In flower about 3 months of the year

Marketplace

Where to Buy

Rocky Knoll Farm

1+ Gal Pot

In Stock$26.00

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Planting

How to Grow

Select a planting site in full sun with exceptionally well-drained, lean soil.
Dig a hole twice as wide as the rootball but of equal depth, avoiding any soil amendments or fertilizers.
Place the plant in the hole, backfill with native soil, and firm gently to secure.
Water deeply once to settle the soil, then water only occasionally during the first summer until established.

Pro Tip

Prune the stems back by several inches immediately after flowering finishes in late summer; cutting deep into old, leafless wood prevents the plant from resprouting and leaves a permanent bare center.

Keep It Thriving

Care Guide

Do

Plant in poor, gritty, or sandy soils to maintain compact growth and intense silver foliage color.
Ensure the planting site has excellent air circulation and sharp drainage.
Prune annually immediately after flowering to keep the center of the shrub dense.

Don't

Do not apply nitrogen-rich fertilizers, which cause weak, floppy growth and green-out the silver leaves.
Do not overwater or plant in heavy, wet soils where standing water triggers root rot.
Do not cut back into old, woody, leafless stems during pruning.

Seasonal Care Calendar

Task	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Pest Check
Propagate
Prune
Winter Prep

Watch Out For

Pests & Diseases

Common Pests

Common Diseases

In the Garden

Landscape Uses & Companions

Landscape Uses

Dry banks and slopesCoastal windbreaksMixed silver bordersRock gardensLow-water foundation plantings

Companion Plants

Artemisia californica Eriogonum fasciculatum Lavandula angustifolia Rosmarinus officinalis Salvia apiana

Multiply

Propagation Methods

Good to Know

Common Questions

Daisy Bush questions

What zones can Daisy Bush grow in?

Daisy Bush is hardy in USDA Zones 8–10. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.

Is Daisy Bush deer resistant?

Yes — Daisy Bush is rated deer-resistant. Deer typically pass it over, though extreme hunger can override any plant's defenses.

When does Daisy Bush bloom?

Daisy Bush typically blooms in summer through summer. Exact timing shifts a week or two with your zone — Sow's bloom calendar maps it to your garden.

Does Daisy Bush need full sun?

Daisy Bush does best in full sun (6+ hours).

Is Daisy Bush drought tolerant?

Yes — once established (usually after the first full season), Daisy Bush handles dry spells with minimal watering. Water deeply its first year to build the root system that makes that possible.