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Helichrysum italicum 'Korma' (Curry plant 'Korma')
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.6m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Helichrysum italicum 'Korma'
Other names
Curry plant 'Korma', Korma curry plant, Helichrysum angustifolium 'Korma'
Genus
Helichrysum Helichrysum
Variety or Cultivar
'Korma' _ 'Korma' is a small, bushy, evergreen sub-shrub with linear, silver-white, aromatic leaves and clusters of small mustard-yellow flowers in summer.
Helichrysum italicum 'Korma' is: Evergreen
Fragrance
Leaves smell strongly of curry.
Habit
Bushy, Erect
Flower
Yellow in Summer
Foliage
Silvery-grey, White in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Helichrysum italicum 'Korma' (Curry plant 'Korma') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Containers, Gravel, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Rock
Cultivation
Plant in poorl or moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from winter wet and cold, drying winds.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Helichrysum italicum 'Korma'
Other names
Curry plant 'Korma', Korma curry plant, Helichrysum angustifolium 'Korma'
Genus
Helichrysum Helichrysum
Variety or Cultivar
'Korma' _ 'Korma' is a small, bushy, evergreen sub-shrub with linear, silver-white, aromatic leaves and clusters of small mustard-yellow flowers in summer.
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
Leaves smell strongly of curry.
Habit
Bushy, Erect
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Colour
Flower
Yellow in Summer
Foliage
Silvery-grey, White in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Specific diseases
General care
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Helichrysum italicum 'Korma' (Curry plant 'Korma') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Containers, Gravel, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Rock
Cultivation
Plant in poorl or moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from winter wet and cold, drying winds.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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