About
An evergreen shrub or sub-shrub from southern Africa and the Canary Islands with small, narrowly ovate, mid-green, slightly grey-hairy leaves and terminal clusters of small, papery, yellow, everlasting daisy-like flowerheads in summer. A choice, silver-foliaged helichrysum for a warm, sunny, well-drained border or rock garden.
About the genus
Salix are deciduous shrubs and trees of diverse habit, with simple leaves and tiny flowers in catkins, male and female usually on separate plants. Some are valued for their brightly coloured winter shoots, others for their foliage or showy male catkins
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, hedging, specimen planting.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
PruningPrune after flowering or late winter.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.