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helichrysum plant

The helichrysum plant is a stunning addition to any New Zealand garden, prized for its silvery foliage, unique texture, and remarkable adaptability. Whether you’re aiming to brighten a dry border, create groundcover in difficult spots, or add a Mediterranean flair to outdoor spaces, the helichrysum plant won’t disappoint. This hardy perennial offers year-round interest, drought tolerance, and low-maintenance appeal, making it a favourite among both new and experienced gardeners.

Helichrysum petiolare plants with grey foliage growing as a ground cover.

Helichrysum petiolare (Trailing Dusty Miller)

Helichrysum petiolare (Licorice Plant) is a popular evergreen plant valued for its soft silver foliage and trailing growth habit. The attractive leaves provide year round colour and texture, making it a favourite for containers, hanging baskets, borders, and groundcover plantings.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Groundcover Plants
Height: 50 cm
Spread: 1.50 m
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Ground covering, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
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Zamioculcas Black Knight (Zamioculcas Plant)

Zamioculcas Black Knight is a very popular indoor plant owing to its dark and showy foliage. It grows as a clump and produces upright fronds which are thick, glossy, and near black in colour. The foliage can reach 60 cm tall and the 40 cm wide but is often much less than this when grown as a potted plant.

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Suited to regions: Subtropical
Plant type: Indoor Plants
Height: 60 cm
Spread: 40 cm
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Tropical
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What is the Helichrysum Plant?

Helichrysum is a large genus of flowering plants from the daisy family, native to Africa, Europe, and Asia, but thriving beautifully in New Zealand gardens. The foliage often features soft, silver or grey tones, and many varieties are grown just as much for their striking leaves as their delicate flowers. Helichrysum varieties stand out thanks to their textured, aromatic leaves, making them a top pick for sensory and ornamental planting.

Popular Helichrysum Varieties for New Zealand Gardens

Several types of helichrysum plant excel in our climate, offering distinctive visual and practical benefits:

Uses for Helichrysum Plant in Your Garden

One of the charms of the helichrysum plant is its versatility. Use it for bright, fast-growing groundcover beneath trees and shrubs, edge pathways for a silvery border, or include in rockeries for a drought-hardy solution. Many gardeners love interspersing helichrysum with Mediterranean plants, where its foliage contrasts beautifully with lavender, salvia, and rosemary. Some varieties, like Helichrysum italicum (Curry Plant), also add a delightfully fragrant element to herb gardens.

Growing and Care Tips

Helichrysum thrives in full sun and well-drained soils. Once established, these resilient plants need little watering, making them ideal for low-maintenance gardens or coastal environments. Prune lightly after flowering to encourage bushiness and maintain tidiness. Given the right spot, the helichrysum plant will reward you with vibrant foliage all season.

Discover the Perfect Helichrysum for Your Space

From classic silver groundcovers like Helichrysum petiolare (Licorice Plant) to eye-catching varieties such as Helichrysum Guacamole, this genus offers something for every garden style. Explore our range of hardy, beautiful helichrysum plants and elevate your outdoor living space with their lasting texture and charm.

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