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.