Helichrysum petiolare 'Variegatum' (v)
everlasting flower 'Variegatum'
A trailing evergreen sub-shrub to 30cm, with broadly ovate grey-green leaves margined with cream, and small, dull cream flower-heads on erect stems
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Cream Green Grey Silver | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Cream | Cream Green Grey Silver | ||
Autumn | Cream | Cream Green Grey Silver | ||
Winter | Cream Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Trailing
- 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
Ideal foliage bedding for dry, sunny sites - often used as trailing plant in hanging baskets or troughs
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container 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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