HELICHRYSUM italicum subsp. serotinum

Evergreen - linear, silver-grey leaves to 4cm (1½in) long.

Yellow

Height - 60cm (24in)

Spread - 1m (39in)

Herb

Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - compact subshrub. Flowerheads in corymbs to 8cm (3in) across.

Hardy - average winter - Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)

Full sun

Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - powdery mildew.

Place of origin - southern Europe.

Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.

Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept -

Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -

Leaf Colour (if not green) - Silver -

Pruning group - 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.

RHS group 10

Scented Plants - Scented foliage - - intensely aromatic.

Seasonal Interest - Autumn -

Soil Conditions - Neutral to alkaline soil -

Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil