Ruby Cluster Strawflower

Helichrysum amorginum 'Blorub'

Pronunciation: hel-i-KRI-sum am-or-RIJ-in-um
SKU #07353
8-11

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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 Must Have Perennials®. 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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This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-11

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Bloom TimeSummer
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Ground Cover
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorSilver-green
Companion PlantsNew Zealand Flax (Phormium); Yarrow (Achillea); Salvia (Salvia); Rock Rose (Cistus); Lavender (Lavandula)
Care InstructionsProvide 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 TimeSummer
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Ground Cover
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorSilver-green
Companion PlantsNew Zealand Flax (Phormium); Yarrow (Achillea); Salvia (Salvia); Rock Rose (Cistus); Lavender (Lavandula)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide 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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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.