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
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, Neutral, AcidColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| 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
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- 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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