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HELICHRYSUM italicum subsp. serotinum
Commonly known as Curry plant
Strong aromatic leaves and yellow flowerheads from summer to autumn
Further Reading....
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EvergreenLinear, silver-grey leaves to 4cm (1½in) long.
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Yellow
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Height60cm (24in)
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Spread1m (39in)
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Herb
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HerbaceousEarly 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.
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Hardy - average winterHardy 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)
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Full sun
HELICHRYSUM italicum subsp. serotinum
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Additional FeaturesPests & Diseasespowdery mildew.Place of originSouthern Europe.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Garden Location/ConditionsCoastal / windswept
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Silver
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Pruning groupPruning group 7Suitable 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 PlantsScented foliageIntensely aromatic.
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Seasonal InterestAutumn
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Soil ConditionsNeutral to alkaline soilWell drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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60cm (24in)
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