Helichrysum Korma

Plant Details

The dazzling silver-grey foliage with a highly aromatic scent creates a compact form, and has contrasting sulphur-yellow flowers in summer.

Month Available: June

Evergreen / Deciduous: Evergreen

Flower Colour: Yellow

Suitable For Wildlife: None

Soil Type: Well-drained

Sun/Shade: Full sun

Season of Interest: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter

Flower/Foliage/Berries: Foliage

Plant Type: Shrub

Hardy: Fully

Main Attribute: Foliage colour

Height / Spread: 75cm x 75cm (30in x 30in)

Growing Tips & Additional Information

This is a great plant, but it needs protection from winter wet and cold, drying winds so think carefully about where to plant it.

Where to Plant: Patio pots, Borders

Pests and Diseases: Powdery Mildew

Plant Care: Simply trim to shape after flowering, any hard pruning can be done in spring.

Care and Time: Medium - spring

Warning: Toxic if eaten.

Benefits: Aromatic foliage, foliage colour, evergreen.

History: Commonly known as the curry plant, Helichrysum is a large genus of plants covering annuals, evergreen and herbaceous perennials and shrubs.

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