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Helichrysum petiolare 'Variegatum' (v)
  • RHS AGM

everlasting flower 'Variegatum'

A trailing evergreen sub-shrub to 30cm, with broadly ovate grey-green leaves margined with cream, and small, dull cream flower-heads on erect stems

Synonyms
Helichrysum 'Variegatum'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Cream Green Grey Silver
Summer Cream Cream Green Grey Silver
Autumn Cream Cream Green Grey Silver
Winter Cream Green Grey Silver
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed
Hardiness
H3
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Trailing
Genus

Helichrysum can be annuals, herbaceous or evergreen perennials or shrubs, usually with grey-hairy foliage and papery everlasting flower-heads

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Ideal foliage bedding for dry, sunny sites - often used as trailing plant in hanging baskets or troughs

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Patio and container plants
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Trim as required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility. May also be susceptible to downy mildews and powdery mildews

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