Helichrysum italicum 'Helifresco' - 2.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Curry plant (Helichrysum italicum) is a bushy, upright, winter-green perennial that forms yellow, tubular flowers arranged in umbels from July to August. Its lanceolate leaves are silver-grey. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich, dry soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 60 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Curry plant is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Helichrysum angustifolium.

Bulletpoints
* very beautiful in containers * winter green

Leaves
Suitable for consumption. The winter-green leaves of the Curry plant are silver-grey, lanceolate.

Spread
Mediterranean region.

Frost hardiness
The Curry plant has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy, upright.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Tasks
Harvest: In the period from June to August.

Care
- Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs. - Too much fertiliser will damage the herb flavour! Herbs are well cared for in planters if they are given herb fertiliser once in spring. When planted out in the garden, a dose of compost at the start of the season is sufficient.

Flower
Helichrysum italicum forms tubular, yellow flowers arranged in umbels from July.

Use
Tub, rock garden, herbaceous border