Ruby Cluster Strawflower
Helichrysum amorginum 'Blorub'
Description | 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. |
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Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
Watering | Allow soil to dry slightly before watering. |
Blooms | Summer |
Mature Size | Forms shrubby mound 8 to 10 in. tall, 8 to 16 in. wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Compact Form |
Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover |
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Flower Color | White |
Foliage Color | Silver-green |
Companion Plants | New Zealand Flax (Phormium); Yarrow (Achillea); Salvia (Salvia); Rock Rose (Cistus); Lavender (Lavandula) |
Care | 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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This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 9
Good to grow!
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Yamagami's Garden Center 1361 S. De Anza Blvd.
Cupertino, California 95014 -
Summerwinds Nursery 2460 Winchester Blvd.
Campbell, California 95008 -
Summerwinds Nursery 1491 S. De Anza Blvd.
Cupertino, California 95014
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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.