Sunshine Euryops

- **Type**: Evergreen shrub

- **Height**: 3 to 6 feet (0.9 to 1.8 meters)

- **Width**: 3 to 5 feet (0.9 to 1.5 meters)

- **Growth Habit**: Rounded, bushy, and dense

- **Foliage**:

- Dark green, finely divided leaves, 1 to 3 inches long (2.5 to 7.5 cm)

- Fern-like texture, slightly leathery

- Evergreen, maintaining color year-round in mild climates

- **Flowers**:

- Bright yellow, daisy-like blooms

- 1.5 to 2 inches in diameter (4 to 5 cm)

- Appear year-round in warm climates, peaking in spring and fall (March to May, September to November)

- No significant fragrance

- **Light**: Full sun (6+ hours daily) for best flowering; tolerates light shade

- **Soil**:

- Well-drained; adapts to sandy, loamy, or poor soils

- Neutral to slightly acidic (pH 6.0 to 7.5)

- **Watering**: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established, but benefits from occasional deep watering

- **Hardiness**: USDA Zones 8 to 11 (down to 10°F or -12°C; may die back in cold but regrows in spring)

- **Wildlife**: Attracts bees and butterflies; moderately deer-resistant

- **Care**:

- Prune after major bloom cycles (spring/fall) to shape and encourage bushiness

- Fertilize lightly with a balanced mix (e.g., 10-10-10) in spring

- Deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming (optional)

- **Pests/Diseases**:

- Generally pest-resistant; may see aphids or whiteflies

- Susceptible to root rot in soggy soil

- **Uses**: Border, mass planting, container plant, accent in sunny beds

- **Growth Rate**: Fast (12 to 24 inches per year under good conditions)

Sunshine Euryops brings cheerful yellow blooms and lush greenery, making it a low-maintenance pick for sunny spots.