Helichrysum argyrophyllum

RHS Plant Profile
golden guinea everlasting

Synonyms

Helichrysum 'Mo's Gold'

Alpine Rockery Shrubs

A low-growing subshrub with a prostrate, trailing habit. Leaves are small, 3cm or less, and young stems and leaves are covered in a dense silvery felt. Older stems are bare, and can root as they spread. Produces numerous small, bright yellow daisy-like flowers with dark brown centres, from mid summer to early autumn

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.5-1 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
5–10 years
Max Spread
0.5-1 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H3

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Matforming, Trailing
Genus
Helichrysum can be annuals, herbaceous or evergreen perennials or shrubs, usually with grey-hairy foliage and papery everlasting flower-heads
Name Status
Unresolved

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in gritty, sharply drained soil in full sun. Protect from cold drying winds, hard frosts and winter wet. Ideal for a rockery or alpine house

Propagation

Propagate by seed, sown in an open frame as soon as ripe, or by semi-ripe cuttings in summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Hanging Basket
  • Low Maintenance
  • Banks and slopes
  • Ground cover
  • Conservatory and greenhouse

Pruning

Minimal pruning required, trim lightly after flowering to maintain shape

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