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Helichrysum microphyllum (Dwarf curry plant)
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0.35m
Max height
Max height
0.4m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Helichrysum microphyllum
Other names
Dwarf curry plant, Dward licorice plant, Helichrysum italicum subsp. microphyllum , Helichrysum angustifolium from Crete, Helichrysum italicum 'Nanum'
Genus
Helichrysum Helichrysum
Species
H. microphyllum - H. microphyllum is a dwarf, bushy, evegreen subshrub with linear, aromatic, silver-grey leaves and clusters of small, yellow flowerheads from summer into autumn.
Helichrysum microphyllum is: Evergreen
Fragrance
Leaves smell strongly of curry.
Habit
Bushy, Erect
Flower
Yellow in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
Foliage
Silvery-grey in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 10 in spring.
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Helichrysum microphyllum (Dwarf curry plant) will reach a height of 0.35m and a spread of 0.4m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Containers, Gravel, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Rock
Cultivation
Plant in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to alkaline 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)
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Botanical name
Helichrysum microphyllum
Other names
Dwarf curry plant, Dward licorice plant, Helichrysum italicum subsp. microphyllum , Helichrysum angustifolium from Crete, Helichrysum italicum 'Nanum'
Genus
Helichrysum Helichrysum
Species
H. microphyllum - H. microphyllum is a dwarf, bushy, evegreen subshrub with linear, aromatic, silver-grey leaves and clusters of small, yellow flowerheads from summer into autumn.
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
Leaves smell strongly of curry.
Habit
Bushy, Erect
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Colour
Flower
Yellow in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
Foliage
Silvery-grey in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 10 in spring.
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Helichrysum microphyllum (Dwarf curry plant) will reach a height of 0.35m and a spread of 0.4m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Containers, Gravel, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Rock
Cultivation
Plant in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to alkaline 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 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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