About
A small bushy evergreen sub-shrub to 60 in height with thin, silvery, almost white, curry-scented leaves, and small yellow flowers in domed clusters in summer.
About the genus
Helichrysum can be annuals, herbaceous or evergreen perennials or shrubs, usually with grey-hairy foliage and papery everlasting flower-heads
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral, Acid
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants, Gravel garden, Cottage and informal garden, Coastal, City and courtyard gardens, Mediterranean climate plants
FragranceFoliage
Care notes
CultivationGrow in a poor to moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to, ideally, alkaline soil in full sun. Protect from winter wet and cold dry winds
PruningPruning group 10, in spring
PropagationPropagate by rooting semi-hardwood cuttings of shrubby species in summer and overwinter in frost-free conditions
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility. May also be susceptible to downy mildews and powdery mildews