Overview
Helichrysum 'Silver Mini' is a bushy,trailing herbaceous perennial in the genus Helichrysum, part of the Asteraceae family, with evergreen foliage. Helichrysum 'Silver Mini' 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 'Silver Mini' is a herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Helichrysum genus, known for its bushy and trailing habit. This evergreen plant thrives in full sun and is suitable for a variety of garden settings including gravel and rock gardens, city courtyards, coastal areas, and informal cottage gardens. It prefers fertile, well-drained soils such as chalk, loam, or sand with neutral to alkaline pH. Hardy in UK zones H3 to H4, 'Silver Mini' offers seasonal interest in spring and summer, reflecting the genus's characteristic gray-haired foliage and papery flower heads.
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 'Silver Mini' 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 'Silver Mini'
- 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 'Silver Mini'?
Helichrysum 'Silver Mini' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered and exposed positions.
What soil does Helichrysum 'Silver Mini' need?
Helichrysum 'Silver Mini' 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 'Silver Mini' hardy in the UK?
Helichrysum 'Silver Mini' 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 'Silver Mini'?
Rooting semi-hardwood cuttings,Seed.
More in the Helichrysum genus
- Helichrysum OrientaleEverlasting
- Helichrysum italicum microphyllumCurry Plant
- Helichrysum 'Sulphur Light'
- Helichrysum IschiaEverlasting