Xela's Garden

About this plant

Genus: Helichrysum.

Species: Helichrysum petiolare.

Planted 05.08 hanging baskets

Bought Wilkinsons punnet of 4 £1.99 …. Buy one get one free

Skill Level: Beginner

Exposure: Full sun

Hardiness: Half Hardy

Soil type: Well-drained/light, Acidic, Chalky/alkaline, Dry

Height: 50cm
Spread: 120cm

Time to take cuttings: March to May

A dense mass of trailing silver foliage. Perfect for providing contrast and interest to basket planting schemes
This tender South African shrub, sometimes called liquorice plant, is a popular filler for hanging baskets and window boxes in summer. The long, slightly stiff stems quickly branch in all directions and eventually trail to form a cascade of silvery grey foliage. It is also a valuable groundcover plant for growing between sturdy summer bedding flowers and at the edge of beds and borders, where it can spread freely and infiltrate its neighbours without being invasive. Cuttings root and overwinter easily, or the plants can be potted up in autumn. Also called H. petiolatum . The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).

For best results transplant plugs immediately into chosen container using multi-purpose compost.Plugs will benefit from early transplanting.
Should transplanting be delayed open top of container and place in a light position avoiding direct sunlight.
Do not allow to dry out. Add the gel supplied in the punnet to the compost to assist water retention.
The plants will require a warm windowsill with good natural light for growing on.

Established plants can be placed outside when all risk of frost has passed.on