Pomaderris edgerleyi
Pomaderris edgerleyi | pomaderris edgerleyi
This spreading shrub makes an excellent groundcover, especially for sunny, well-drained clay soils or rock gardens. Its fuzzy twigs, clothed in tiny rusty brown hairs, beautifully contrast with its attractive, dark green, wrinkled, leathery oval leaves, which feature small toothed edges. Growing flatter in exposed sites this plant provides year-round interest. In spring, it's adorned with charming clusters of small, creamy-mustard flowers. Its distinctive blue-grey foliage is a lovely addition to any garden, and the shrub is also great for erosion control. You'll commonly find it thriving on rocky surfaces and cliff faces.
typical habitat.
cliff faces
scrubland
open rocky places
drainage.
well drained
free draining
sun.
full sun
partial shade
mature specifications.
height | 1m
width | 1m
pollinators calendar.
flowering | October
fruiting | Novermber - January
did you know?
Found only on New Zealand's North Island, from Te Paki south to Dargaville, this plant is easy to grow from fresh seed or cuttings. For best results, plant it in a sunny, open, or exposed site with nutrient-poor soils. Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment; simply sow them directly and keep moist until germination is complete.