HALIMIUM lasianthum
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HALIMIUM lasianthum
Silver grey foliage, bright yellow flowers, dark eye
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects, butterflies. -
Pests & Diseases
None. -
Place of origin
Southern Portugal, southern Spain. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenOval to oblong, grey-green leaves 4cm (1½in) long.
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BorderSuitable for a sheltered, sunny border
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Entire
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Oblong
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Ovate
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Height
1m (39in) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft) -
Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightSpreading, bushy shrub. Flowers to 3cm (1¼in) across.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Free draining sandy soilModerately fertile.
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Against a wall
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Full sun
Requires a sheltered warm spot. Will not tolerate cold, drying winds. -
Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size1m (39in)
1.5m (5ft)
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Halimium - Growing Guide