Helichrysum petiolare

Helichrysum petiolare -Liquorice Plant

HAT COLOUR-                       Silver

SPECIAL QUALITIES-This Helichrysum is a rapid growing plant with dense, round, silver leaves. It is a great background plant, Small hedge or filler.

FLOWERS-The creamy white flowers appear in summer but the feature of the plant is its foliage.

PLANTS NEEDED PER SQUARE METRE- 1

HABIT-    A quick growing, shrubby, evergreen plant.

POSITION & USES-All Helichrysum prefer a sunny position. Normal garden soil will produce good results. Plant at the back of a bed or against a fence. Allow it space to grow. Very tolerant of dry weather.

CULTIVATION-     Easy to grow and requires little attention except occasional pruning to maintain a compact shape

FERTILISING-Regular applications of Seasol and Power Feed  from spring  to autumn will keep it looking its best.

w:1.2 h:1.3

LATIN/ BOTANICAL NAME-               Helichrysum petiolare