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Helichrysum italicum 'Korma'PBR

curry plant 'Korma'

A small bushy evergreen sub-shrub to 60 in height with thin, silvery, almost white, curry-scented leaves, and small yellow flowers in domed clusters in summer

Synonyms
Helichrysum angustifolium 'Korma'
Helichrysum italicum 'Proma'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral, Acid
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Grey Silver
Summer Yellow Grey Silver
Autumn Grey Silver
Winter Grey Silver
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Helichrysum can be annuals, herbaceous or evergreen perennials or shrubs, usually with grey-hairy foliage and papery everlasting flower-heads

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in a poor to moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to, ideally, alkaline soil in full sun. Protect from winter wet and cold dry winds

Propagation

Propagate by rooting semi-hardwood cuttings of shrubby species in summer and overwinter in frost-free conditions

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Patio and container plants
  • Gravel garden
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Coastal
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Low Maintenance
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Pruning group 10, in spring

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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