About
This herbaceous perennial producing a mound of felted, silvery-grey foliage to about 30cm. Clusters of deep red buds appear in spring, opening to pink, papery flowers that age to white with a yellow centre in summer.
About the genus
Helichrysum can be annuals, herbaceous or evergreen perennials or shrubs, usually with grey-hairy foliage and papery everlasting flower-heads
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesRock garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Mediterranean climate plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. Protect from winter wet and cold, dry winds
PruningTrim as required
PropagationPropagate by division in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility. May also be susceptible to downy mildews and powdery mildews