About
Produces flat to dome-shaped flowerheads to 8cm across, made up of clusters of tiny bright yellow florets tightly packed in cylindrical bracts, from early to late summer. An evergreen subshrub or woody-based perennial to 70cm high, with aromatic, narrowly linear, silvery leaves to 4cm long. Flowers open out to release fluffy white seeds in autumn.
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
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy, Spreading branched
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants
FragranceFoliage
Care notes
CultivationGrow in a poor to moderately fertile, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. Protect from cold drying winds, hard frosts and winter wet
PruningPruning group 10 in spring
PropagationPropagate by seed, sown as soon as ripe, or by semi-ripe cuttings in summer
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