Helichrysum italicum Silvio Spreading ('Klehs18538') — Bushy,Trailing

Overview

Helichrysum italicum Silvio Spreading ('Klehs18538') is a bushy,trailing herbaceous perennial in the genus Helichrysum, part of the Asteraceae family, with evergreen foliage. Helichrysum italicum Silvio Spreading ('Klehs18538') 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 italicum Silvio Spreading ('Klehs18538') is a cultivar of Helichrysum, a genus of herbaceous perennials and shrubs known for their gray-haired leaves and papery flower heads. This cultivar has a bushy, trailing habit and evergreen foliage, thriving in full sun with well-drained, fertile soil. It is suitable for a variety of garden settings including gravel and rock gardens, coastal areas, and flower borders. Hardy in the UK to H3 and H4, it flowers in spring and summer and prefers alkaline to neutral soils such as chalk, loam, or sand.

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 italicum Silvio Spreading ('Klehs18538') 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 italicum Silvio Spreading ('Klehs18538')

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 italicum Silvio Spreading ('Klehs18538')?

Helichrysum italicum Silvio Spreading ('Klehs18538') prefers full sun. It suits sheltered and exposed positions.

What soil does Helichrysum italicum Silvio Spreading ('Klehs18538') need?

Helichrysum italicum Silvio Spreading ('Klehs18538') 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 italicum Silvio Spreading ('Klehs18538') hardy in the UK?

Helichrysum italicum Silvio Spreading ('Klehs18538') 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 italicum Silvio Spreading ('Klehs18538')?

Rooting semi-hardwood cuttings,Seed.

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