Overview
Helichrysum heldreichii is a bushy,trailing herbaceous perennial in the genus Helichrysum, part of the Asteraceae family, with evergreen foliage. Helichrysum heldreichii 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 heldreichii is an evergreen herbaceous perennial within the Helichrysum genus, known for its bushy and trailing habit. This plant thrives in full sun and is suitable for a variety of garden settings including gravel and rock gardens, coastal areas, and flower borders. It prefers fertile, well-drained soils that are chalky, loamy, or sandy with neutral to alkaline pH. Hardy in the UK (H3-H4), it is best grown in sheltered or exposed south, west, or east-facing aspects. Interest in this cultivar is primarily during spring and summer.
About the genus
The genus Helichrysum consists of an estimated 600 species of flowering plants in the sunflower family (Asteraceae). The type species is Helichrysum orientale. They often go by the names everlasting, immortelle, and strawflower.
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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 heldreichii 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 heldreichii
- 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 heldreichii?
Helichrysum heldreichii prefers full sun. It suits sheltered and exposed positions.
What soil does Helichrysum heldreichii need?
Helichrysum heldreichii 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 heldreichii hardy in the UK?
Helichrysum heldreichii 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 heldreichii?
Rooting semi-hardwood cuttings,Seed.
More in the Helichrysum genus
- Helichrysum OrientaleEverlasting
- Helichrysum italicum microphyllumCurry Plant
- Helichrysum 'Sulphur Light'
- Helichrysum IschiaEverlasting