{"product_id":"little-sunray-grey-euryops-euryops-pectinatus-little-sunray","title":"Little Sunray Grey Euryops - Euryops pectinatus 'Little Sunray'","description":"\u003cp\u003eLittle Sunray Grey Euryops (\u003cem\u003eEuryops pectinatus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Little Sunray') is a hardy, vigorous shrub about 1m high and 1m wide, with soft, feathery grey foliage and golden yellow daisies from spring right through to winter. It is half the size of the species form, which makes it the right scale for a flowerbed or a big planter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA long flowering season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Daisy flowers mass over the shrub from spring, and in some years they carry on into winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft grey foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fine, feathery leaves are grey and soft, a good foil for the bright yellow flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat and drought tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It copes with hot sites and dry spells, and will take a light overnight frost in a sheltered position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeds pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is rich in pollen for bees and butterflies, including through winter when little else is in flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLittle care.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it needs very little water or attention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowerbeds and mixed beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow about 1m between plants. At that spacing each shrub forms a full rounded mound of colour without crowding its neighbour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanters and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e At around a metre it suits a large planter, where it makes a long-lasting show of late-season colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoor, dry soils in sun.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a good choice for sunny sites with poor, dry soil, where fussier shrubs struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is happy in coastal sites, so it suits seaside plantings as well as inland beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Little Sunray Grey Euryops in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for maximum flowering. It is heat tolerant and drought tolerant, and will tolerate a light overnight frost, so plant it in a sheltered site if frost is likely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained soil in sand, loam or clay. It is happy in poor soil and in coastal sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until established, usually around 12 weeks. Water during prolonged dry spells to maintain good flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune hard after flowering to encourage new growth and flowers for next year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Little Sunray Grey Euryops as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It also comes in 140mm pots in packs of 10. The pots are a good size for a row of shrubs along a bed. Plant out in full sun and water in well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLittle Sunray Grey Euryops tubes come from our grower rather than our own benches, so they are not always available. When the tube reads sold out, use the notify button on the page and you will be emailed the day it is back. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eDrought tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-plants\"\u003eFlowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-full-sun\"\u003ePlants for full sun\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/waterwise-garden-guide-sustainable-tips-and-plant-selections\"\u003eWaterwise garden guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does Little Sunray grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 1m high and 1m wide, which is half the size of the species form. Allow 1m between plants in a bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom spring through to winter, and in some years it carries on into the cooler months. Pruning hard after flowering sets up next year's flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it tolerate frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will tolerate a light overnight frost, so plant it in a sheltered site for best results. In a harsher frost district, a pot that can be moved under cover is the safer choice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790324072767,"sku":"EUR-PEC-LITTLE-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790324138303,"sku":"EUR-PEC-LITTLE-140MM-P10","price":185.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/little-sunray-grey-euryops-euryops-pectinatus-little-sunray.jpg?v=1792206297","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/little-sunray-grey-euryops-euryops-pectinatus-little-sunray","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}