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    HELICHRYSUM italicum subsp. serotinum
    HELICHRYSUM italicum subsp. serotinum
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    HELICHRYSUM italicum subsp. serotinum

    Commonly known as Curry plant

    Strong aromatic leaves and yellow flowerheads from summer to autumn
     
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    • Pests & Diseases
      powdery mildew.
    • Place of origin
      Southern Europe.
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Evergreen
      Linear, silver-grey leaves to 4cm (1½in) long.
    • Yellow
    • Coastal / windswept
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Silver
    • Height
      60cm (24in)
    • Spread
      1m (39in)
    • Herb
    • Herbaceous
      Compact subshrub. Flowerheads in corymbs to 8cm (3in) across.
    • Pruning group 7
      Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that flower on previous year's growth in Spring, or current year's growth in late Summer/Autumn.
      Action: Cut back flowered shoots to within 1 inch of previous year's growth.
      When: Annually after flowering or in Spring if flowering on current year's growth.

    • 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)
    • Scented foliage
      Intensely aromatic.
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Neutral to alkaline soil
    • Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
    • Full sun
    • Mature Size
      60cm (24in)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        1m (39in)
      		  
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice
    Helichrysum italicum subsp. serotinum - Growing Guide
    Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection

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