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senecio huntii - tree daisy

Posted by alisonOZ SEQLD Aust (My Page) on
Mon, Feb 18, 02 at 23:18

Hello folk. I'm trying to find the growing conditions for this - round chatham island way I think what sort of climate would you say - anyone cultivate it and does it have any synonyms or a "common name" that you know of.
Thanks
Alison


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RE: senecio huntii - tree daisy

Alison most of the senecios have moved to Brachyglottis

Book says

B huntii
Rautini

This is a tall and showy shrub that is native to Chatham Islands. In the wild it can grow to 6 mtr high but may only reach 3-4m in cultivation. The lance-shaped pale green leaves roll back slightly on the edges and occurr in crowded rosettes. In summer the daises are a magnificent sight when they appear in large terminal panicles, crowning the tree with golden yellow.
Rautini should be given a postion in the sun. It is not as drought resistant a B greyii prefering cool moist climates, and appreciates better soils. In cultivation it can be rather short lived, often as a result of 'phytopthora' attack.

It sounds a bit difficult for your area and I haven't seen it for sale here. Chathams are a cold very windy place, from what I hear.

Looks a pretty flower which I can post if you want.
Heather


 
 

 

 


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