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Illumination Dwarf Periwinkle
Helichrysum amorginum 'Ember Glow' PP #23,600
Pronunciation: hel-i-KRI-sum am-or-RIJ-in-um
SKU #46066
Compact plants with woolly, silver-green leaves add an unusual texture to the garden. In summer, showy clusters of ball-shaped, deep pink buds are cradled in the soft foliage mounds. They open to starry white flowers with prominent yellow centers. Provides excellent contrast in mixed containers. From Rozanne and Friends™. Evergreen.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Allow soil to dry slightly before watering.
SIZE: Forms shrubby mound 8 to 10 in. tall, 8 to 16 in. wide.
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Be Inspired: How to Use this Plant
| Bloom Time | Summer |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Silver-green |
| Companion Plants | New Zealand Flax (Phormium); Yarrow (Achillea); Salvia (Salvia); Rock Rose (Cistus); Lavender (Lavandula) |
| Care Instructions | Provide average, enriched, loose, well-drained soil; does not tolerate heavy, water-logged soils. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish the root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild dry spells. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Summer |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Silver-green |
| Companion Plants | New Zealand Flax (Phormium); Yarrow (Achillea); Salvia (Salvia); Rock Rose (Cistus); Lavender (Lavandula) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide average, enriched, loose, well-drained soil; does not tolerate heavy, water-logged soils. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish the root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild dry spells. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. |
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100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.