About
Helichrysum frigidum, the cold-loving everlasting flower, is a compact, cushion-forming Helichrysum from the mountains of Corsica and Sardinia producing silvery-grey, woolly foliage and small, white, papery flowerheads in summer. A charming and ornamental alpine plant for a sunny, very well-drained rock garden or trough.
About the genus
Helichrysum are annuals, perennials and evergreen shrubs with typically grey- or white-hairy foliage and papery, 'everlasting' flowerheads in yellow, white, pink or orange. Grown for their foliage and long-lasting blooms in sunny, well-drained positions.
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets.
Care notes
CultivationPlant out after last frost in fertile, well-drained soil.
PruningDeadhead regularly to prolong flowering.
PropagationGrow from seed sown in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Monitor for common garden pests.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.