Overview
Helichrysum frigidum 'Miffy Beauty' is a bushy,trailing herbaceous perennial in the genus Helichrysum, part of the Asteraceae family, with evergreen foliage. Helichrysum frigidum 'Miffy Beauty' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and alkaline and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4,H3. Suggested uses include gravel garden, rock garden, city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden and flower borders and beds.
About
Helichrysum frigidum 'Miffy Beauty' is a bushy, trailing herbaceous perennial belonging to the genus Helichrysum, known for its gray-haired leaves and papery flower heads. This evergreen plant thrives in full sun and is suitable for a variety of garden settings including gravel and rock gardens, city courtyards, and coastal areas. It prefers fertile, well-drained alkaline or neutral soils such as chalk, loam, or sand, and can tolerate both sheltered and exposed positions. 'Miffy Beauty' is hardy in the UK (H3-H4) and is best appreciated during spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Helichrysum
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered, Exposed
- UK hardiness
- H4,H3
Plant details
Helichrysum frigidum 'Miffy Beauty' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial, Bedding
- Habit
- Bushy,Trailing
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Gravel garden, Rock garden, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Helichrysum frigidum 'Miffy Beauty'
- Propagation
- Rooting semi-hardwood cuttings,Seed
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus,downy mildews,powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Helichrysum frigidum 'Miffy Beauty'?
Helichrysum frigidum 'Miffy Beauty' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered and exposed positions.
What soil does Helichrysum frigidum 'Miffy Beauty' need?
Helichrysum frigidum 'Miffy Beauty' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It prefers alkaline and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Helichrysum frigidum 'Miffy Beauty' hardy in the UK?
Helichrysum frigidum 'Miffy Beauty' has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Helichrysum frigidum 'Miffy Beauty'?
Rooting semi-hardwood cuttings,Seed.
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