rangiora
about.
Brachyglottis repanda | rangiora, bushman’s toilet paper, bushman’s friend
A tall-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree, with bold, large leaves with a soft, downy silver underside. In spring, it produces clusters of fragrant, cream-white flowers that attract pollinators. Fast growing and architectural, Rangiora offers strong structure and a lush backdrop in both native and mixed plantings. It performs best in sunny to partially shaded positions, sheltered from strong winds and heavy frost. It prefers moderately fertile, free-draining soils and does not tolerate prolonged wet conditions. Its distinctive foliage, resilience, and rapid establishment make it a striking and dependable choice.
typical habitat.
coastal forest
lowland forest
montane forest
forest margins
drainage.
free draining
well drained
sun.
partial shade
full sun
mature specifications.
height | 3m
width | 1.5m
pollinators calendar.
flowering | (July-) August-October (-November)
fruiting | October-) November-December (-January)
did you know?
Rangiora’s giant, papery leaves with their soft, furry undersides earned it the nickname bushman’s toilet paper — a very literal example of plants being put to practical use in early bush life.