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
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
powdery mildew. -
Place of origin
Southern Europe. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenLinear, silver-grey leaves to 4cm (1½in) long.
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Yellow
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Coastal / windswept
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Silver
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Height
60cm (24in) -
Spread
1m (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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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.
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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) -
Scented foliageIntensely aromatic.
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Neutral to alkaline soil
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Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Full sun
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Mature Size60cm (24in)
1m (39in)
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