Botanical name:

Brachyglottis perdicioides

Common name(s):

Raukumara

About:

A shrub that can grow up to 2ms high, the Raukumara is typically found in lush forests that stretch from the East Cape region to the scenic Mahia Peninsula. This plant exhibits a rounded shape and flaunts thin, bright green serrated leaves that create an attractive foliage profile. During the summer months, it showcases vibrant yellow daisies that add a pop of color to the landscape. Raukumara thrives best in well-drained soil, and in the warmer parts of the country, it may perform more successfully if it is situated in a cool, shaded location that offers some protection from harsh sunlight. 

Natural habitat:

Coastal shrub-land and forest - usually in open ground. Often forming cohorts within scrub.

Growing environment:

Frost, Sun, Coastal, Salt, Wind & Free draining tolerant.

Endemic distribution:

New Zealand’s North Island, where it is found in scattered sites from East Cape (Hicks Bay) to Mahia Peninsula.

Height: 2m

Flowering:

(October-) November-April (-May) with a yellow coloured follower/s

Fruiting:

(December-) January-April (-May)

Uses:

Bird food / Attractant, Bee food, Riparian plantings, Pioneer plantings & Flowers.

How to grow:

Easy grown from fresh seed and semi-hardwood cuttings. A very hardy shrub which is tolerant of a wide range of habitats, soils types and moisture regimes.

** Seed germinates without pre treatment. 4 weeks cold stratification will help speed this up though