About
A small, mat-forming, evergreen perennial from rocky, grassy habitats in South Africa with narrow, linear, hairy, dark green leaves and small, solitary or clustered, orange-yellow, daisy-like flowerheads in summer. A little-known South African composite for a warm, sunny, well-drained border in a frost-free climate.
About the genus
Helichrysum can be annuals, herbaceous or evergreen perennials or shrubs, usually with grey-hairy foliage and papery everlasting flower-heads
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets.
Care notes
CultivationPlant after last frost in fertile soil.
PruningDeadhead regularly.
PropagationGrow from seed in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.