This evergreen shrub has easily identified soft, green grey almost fernlike leaves and bright yellow daisylike flowers. Euryops pectinatus golden daisy bush, greyhaired euryops. Bright yellow, daisylike flowers bloom prolifically over graygreen foliage. Euryops pectinatus grows in most soils as long as they are well drained. Its grey foliage forms a strong contrast against its bright gold flowers. Online plant guide euryops pectinatus yellow daisy bush. Euryops chrysanthemoides african bushdaisy an evergreen subshrub that grows in a compact moundlike bush 3 to 5 feet tall by an equal or slightly wider width. A perfect indoor plant for a bright location or great container plant to put out in spring and summer. Download 5164 plant origin stock photos for free or amazingly low rates. Euryops pectinatus plantinfo everything and anything. Euryops pectinatus grows 1m x 1m in a half round shape. The name euryops is probably a contraction of the greek words eurys meaning wide, and.
The genus name euryops is derived from the greek eurys, meaning large and ops, meaing eye, referring to the showy flowers. The present work evaluates the cytotoxic activity and phytochemical. This colorful garden plant is also waterwise and therefore great choice for xeriscaping. Lightly amend heavy clay or sandy soils with organic matter.
Euryops pectinatus greyleaved yellow bush daisy sonnenschein. Jan 21, 2010 euryops from the greek eurys large and ops eye referring to the showy flowers. Evergreen bushy shrub in the daisy family, native to south africa. Euryops flowers my euroyps have stopped flowering as well as my bougainvillas.
Small compact form of euryops pectinatus growing to 1m. Its green leaves are 2 to 4 inches long by about an inch wide with deeply incised margins creating thin feathery lobes. Euryops pectinatus viridus is a commonly used evergreen shrub with showy yellow, daisy flowers. Euryops virgineus is endemic to southern africa and occurs naturally in the southern coastal areas from bredasdorp in western cape to alexandria in eastern cape, often at low altitudes.
Plant in autumn to give colour display from winter to spring. Genus euryops can be annuals, herbaceous perennials, evergreen subshrubs or shrubs with simple or divided leaves and daisylike flowerheads. Woolly resin bush euryops pectinatus plants candide gardening. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during growing season with balanced liquid fertilizer. General information about euryops pectinatus eyope name language. You can also trim it back all through the growing season by cutting off the spent flowers along with several inches of stem. Blooming nursery is a top choice on our list when choosing a quality grower. Euryops is an evergreen shrub with daisylike flowers. Euryops is very commonly planted in the southwest and in california. Euryops pectinatus little sunray touch of class plants. It is found in fynbos on mountain sides, sandy hill slopes, roadsides and sometimes on limestone.
The euryops daisy euryops pectinatus is a dark green, woody perennial with finely cut, fernlike leaves. For this reason, another similar plant, euryops pectinatus, is beginning to replace african bush daisy because it is more compact and flowers more. The generic name comes from the greek eurys meaning large and ops meaning eye, referring to the showy flower heads capitula with eyelike centres. Mar 18, 2012 euryops pectinatus viridus is a commonly used evergreen shrub with showy yellow, daisy flowers. Euryops chrysanthemoides sonnenschein yellow bush daisy. Flowers for most of the year with its main flush being spring to early summer, at this time the plant is smothered in brilliant bright yellow daisylike flowers. Back by popular demand this south african native shrub will not fail to amaze vibrant, large yellow daisylike flowers sit on domes of hairy, pinate leaves for spring and into summer. It tolerates high frost conditions and has an abnormally long flowering period. However, it is advisable to water the plants during winter in the summer rainfall areas.
Prefers full sun, welldrained soil, and does well in containers. Euryops is a genus of flowering plants in the sunflower family. Plant in groups in the garden border to give bright yellow splashes to the garden. Euryops species, yellow bush daisy, golden euryops, golden daisy bush euryops pectinatus by happenstance sep 17, 2003 11. Euryops pectinatus from burncoose nurseries available online to buy information. Prepare the garden by breaking up the existing soil use a hoe, spade. Euryops pectinatus in the germplasm resources information network grin, u.
It is covered with cheerful, bright yellow flowers from late spring through fall, or even yearround if grown in a mildwinter area. Department of agriculture agricultural research service. Gently remove plants from containers, keeping the root ball intact. Euryops pectinatus munchkin dwarf bush daisy an evergreen shrub with a dense, rounded form. Our sales representative always provides exceptional customer service and we can always count on the high quality and. San luis obispo botanical garden, 3450 dairy creek road, san luis obispo, ca, 93405, united states 805. They are native mostly to rocky sites in southern africa, with a few species in other parts of africa and on the arabian peninsula. It extends inland into the swartberg mountains, up to about 1 200 m. Euryops grow woody with age, looking in californian gardens, more like an aged sage shrub rather than a daisy.
The name euryops is probably a contraction of the greek words eurys meaning wide. Euryops daisyeuryops pectinatus is a a coldresistant, evergreen shrublike, perennial. An attractive and colourful mediumsized shrub growing up to 1. Euryops pectinatus golden shrub daisy fast growing rounded evergreen broadleaf perennial shrub to 46 feet tall and wide. A smaller and much more compact form of euryops covered in showy bright yellow daisylike flowers for most of the year with contrasting greygreen foliage. Mar 03, 2004 euryops is an evergreen shrub with daisylike flowers. Selected and named for the rich deep green color of its finely divided leaves, this small, sturdy, broadleaf evergreen shrub bears cheery yellow daisies on short stems from late spring to fall, or year round if winter temperatures are mild as in its native. There are over 100 other species of euryops, which occur throughout southern and tropical africa and in saudi arabia, with one occurring on socotra. It has 3 inch long dark glossygreen leaves that are deeply lobed and are crowded near branch tips. Foliage is graygreen, deeply divided, and leathery. Pdf euryops pectinatus is a south african ornamental plant. Prepare a suitable hole, add fertiliser and compost, and mulch after planting. Euryops pectinatus, the greyleaved euryops, is a species of flowering plant in the family asteraceae, endemic to rocky, sandstone slopes in the western cape of south africa from gifberg to the cape peninsula. Water moderately and feed occasionally for fast growth and a profusion of flowers.
They like some spray on the leaves in the dry winter atmosphere. Euryops pectinatus, the greyleaved euryops, is a species of flowering plant in the family. Hardy in usda gardening zones 9 to 11, euryops can be grown as an annual or potted plant in other zones. Euryops pectinatus viridis green golden shrub daisy a much branched shrub that can grow upright to 4 to 5 feet tall by about 4 feet wide but is often pruned to 3 to 4 feet tall and then takes on more equal dimensions. Because of its attractive foliage and continual production of bright yellow flowers this plant was a popular ornamental under its old name of gamolepis chrysanthemoides but in early 1980s the green form of euryops pectinatus, often called viridis or green gold supplanted it in nurseries and eventually this plant became uncommon in. The website also provides access to a database and images of herbarium specimens found at the university of south florida and other herbaria. Euryops do not like temps below 50, but will tolerate it for short periods. Drought tolerant, it is not fussy about soil, provided it is well drained. Plant origin stock photos download 5,164 royalty free photos. It is an excellent garden plant, as it is very versatile, easy to grow and is fairly low maintenance. They produce daisylike flowerheads from fernlike foliage. Euryops pectinatus is the most commonly grown species and has silver foliage with clear yellow flowers from june until late spring. Euryops plants definition,meaning online encyclopedia. The euryops is a perennial shrub characterized by an abundant and winter blooming.
Perennials can be planted anytime from spring through fall. It belongs to the family compositae and it originates from southern africa. Euryops is exceptionally easy to propagate by semihardwood cuttings in. Euryops virgineus plantinfo everything and anything. Pronunciation of euryops with 1 audio pronunciation and more for euryops. Euryops pectinatus is an extremely hardy and superb indigenous, evergreen shrub known as the golden daisy bush. Plant turning brown i have several euryops bushes that were doing great and now they are slowly turning brown like they didnt get q.
Euryops pectinatus greyleaved euryopsrhs gardening. This south african silverleafed euryops grows to around 1. Euryops pectinatus planting, growing and propagating. Euryops virgineus plantinfo everything and anything about. The honey euryops is very showy when in full flower. It is evergreen, frosthardy and drought and windresistant when established. It can be pruned quite hard after flowering, but eventually it will need to be replaced when it becomes worn out and straggly. Silvery grey buds on white, downy stems, open to yellow daisies, to 6 cm across. The atlas of florida plants provides a source of information for the distribution of plants within the state and taxonomic information. Has rich yellow flowers almost year round, may have reduced numbers when weather approaches freezing for an extended period of time. Prune lightly after the main flowering period to encourage bushing. Genus euryops can be annuals, herbaceous perennials, evergreen subshrubs or shrubs with simple or divided leaves and daisylike flowerheads details e. Ecology euryops abrotanifolius is quick to reestablish after a fire, becoming dominant for a few years after a burn and then slowly being replaced by other fynbos plants as the veld recovers.
Responds well to pruning in autumn or winter and resprouts vigorously. Euryops pectinatus varieties 2 silver sunshine kirstenbosch. The golden daisy has soft greygreen toothed, fern like foliage and fills out to a height of 1 metre. The genus name euryops comes from the greek word which means having broad eyes, referring to the large round flowers of the plant. Greyleaved euryops, yellow bush daisy, euryops sonnenschein.
It usually has a mounded growth habit and can be cut back in late spring or early summer to help maintain a compact size. Soil conditions fertile well drained soil euryops growing guide. Masses of small, yellow, daisylike flowers with a honey fragrance cover this dense, rather grey foliaged shrub in spring. Evergreen pinnate, greyhairy leaves to 7cm 3in long. Euryops is exceptionally easy to propagate by semihardwood cuttings in water or soil.
Euryops pectinatus is a south african ornamental plant belonging to family asteraceae. An excellent plant for dry conditions, african bush daisy requires full sun and occasional clipping to encourage dense growth. Usda, ars, germplasm resources information network. Euryops pectinatus yellow daisy flowers, fine grey foliage click to view more details multibuy. It has large bright yellow daisy flowers in late autumn and winter. Euryops from the greek eurys large and ops eye referring to the showy flowers. Effective in border, container, and rock garden plantings. No rights are given to download any of our pictures and use them. Euryops pectinatus eyopeoverview eppo global database. Euryops species, yellow bush daisy, golden euryops, golden. Flowering nearly all year round, peaking in springtime. Bright yellow, daisylike flowers bloom from spring through summer. Greyleaved euryops euryops pectinatus plants candide.
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