Ruby Cluster Strawflower
Helichrysum amorginum 'Blorub'
SKU
07353
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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Full sun, Partial sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | hel-i-KRI-sum am-or-RIJ-in-um |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Forms shrubby mound 8 to 10 in. tall, 8 to 16 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Silver-green |
| Garden Style | Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Compact |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Rock Garden, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Year-round Interest, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | New Zealand Flax (Phormium); Yarrow (Achillea); Salvia (Salvia); Rock Rose (Cistus); Lavender (Lavandula) |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
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