Overview
Helichrysum 'Golden Sun' is a bushy,trailing herbaceous perennial in the genus Helichrysum, part of the Asteraceae family, with evergreen foliage. Helichrysum 'Golden Sun' 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 'Golden Sun' is a herbaceous perennial cultivar of the Helichrysum genus, known for its bushy and trailing habit with evergreen foliage. This plant thrives in full sun and is suitable for south-, west-, and east-facing aspects, tolerating both sheltered and exposed conditions. It prefers fertile, well-drained soils such as chalk, loam, or sand with neutral to alkaline pH. Hardy to UK zones H3 and H4, 'Golden Sun' is ideal for gravel and rock gardens, coastal areas, cottage and informal gardens, as well as flower borders and beds, offering interest 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 'Golden Sun' 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 'Golden Sun'
- 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 'Golden Sun'?
Helichrysum 'Golden Sun' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered and exposed positions.
What soil does Helichrysum 'Golden Sun' need?
Helichrysum 'Golden Sun' 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 'Golden Sun' hardy in the UK?
Helichrysum 'Golden Sun' 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 'Golden Sun'?
Rooting semi-hardwood cuttings,Seed.
More in the Helichrysum genus
- Helichrysumeverlasting flower
- Helichrysum 'Roundabout'
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- Helichrysum amorginum 'Ember Glow'PBR
- Helichrysum angustifolium 'Mini'
- Helichrysum angustifolium 'Nanum'
- Helichrysum apiculatumcommon everlasting flower
- Helichrysum arenariumyellow everlasting flower
