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 (Licorice Plant)
Helichrysum petiolare, commonly known as the Licorice plant, is a popular, evergreen shrub that is often used as a groundcover. It produces long stems that host small and rounded, grey-silver leaves. The leaves are complemented with cream-coloured flowers in summer as it grows to 50 cm tall and 1.5 m wide. Helichrysum petiolare is commonly included in rock and cottage gardens, used in border plantings, maintained in a container, planted around outdoor living areas such as pools and the like, or mass planted as a groundcover on a bank.
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Helichrysum argyrophyllum
Helichrysum argyrophyllum is a shrub grown for its attractive foliage and pretty flowers. The grey leaves have a velvet coating which give them a very soft appearance. They are held densely on spreading stems, and are complemented with small, yellow flowers through summer as it grows to about 50 cm tall and 1 m wide. Helichrysum argyrophyllum is commonly used as a groundcover, included in a mixed planting, or grown anywhere the unusualness of this plant can be appreciated. It is well suited to planting around outdoor living areas such as pools and can be mass planted on a bank or the like.
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