About
This trailing evergreen sub-shrub to 30cm, with broadly ovate grey-green leaves margined with cream, and small, dull cream flower-heads on erect stems.
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
AspectWest-facing, South-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial, Bedding
HabitTrailing
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationIdeal foliage bedding for dry, sunny sites - often used as trailing plant in hanging baskets or troughs
PruningTrim as required
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
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