Helichrysum amorginum Ruby Cluster ('Blorub'PBR)
everlasting flower [Ruby Cluster]
A herbaceous perennial producing a mound of felted, silvery-grey foliage to about 30cm. Clusters of deep red buds appear in spring, opening to pink, papery flowers that age to white with a yellow centre in summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Red Pink | Grey Silver | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red Pink White Yellow | Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Grey Silver | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Helichrysum can be annuals, herbaceous or evergreen perennials or shrubs, usually with grey-hairy foliage and papery everlasting flower-heads
- Name status
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. Protect from winter wet and cold, dry winds
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Rock garden
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Trim as required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May 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
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