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How to Sow Helichrysum:
How to Grow Helichrysum:
Transplanting: Transplant when there are at least two sets of true leaves
Spacing: Space 1 1/2-2 feet apart in full sun in any alkaline, loamy, moist, well-drained garden soil
Additional Care: About 3 months will pass from seed germination to plants being a significant size to add foliage interest. A heavy feeder that also likes it on the dry side; protect plants from excessive winter moisture, especially if grown outdoors year-round. Pinch growth to keep plants from getting leggy. If deprived of a copious amount of sun, leggy growth and greening of foliage will ensue
Appearance and Use:
About Helichrysum:
Pronunciation: hhel-i-kris’um pet-e-o-lå’re mi’nus
Lifecycle: Annual*
Origination: Asteraceae, native to South Africa
Common Name: Licorice Plant
*Grown as an annual but will overwinter in Zones 10 and 11
How to Grow Licorice Plant
Helichrysum Germination Information
Helichrysum is the botanical name for Licorice Plant How to Sow Helichrysum: - Best sown indoors in spring at 68-70° with NO cover as light aids in germination
- Expect germination in 15 days
- Seeds can be sown outdoors in late spring, after danger of frost, in warm soil
- Outdoors, barely cover the seed
How to Grow Helichrysum:
Transplanting: Transplant when there are at least two sets of true leaves
Spacing: Space 1 1/2-2 feet apart in full sun in any alkaline, loamy, moist, well-drained garden soil
Additional Care: About 3 months will pass from seed germination to plants being a significant size to add foliage interest. A heavy feeder that also likes it on the dry side; protect plants from excessive winter moisture, especially if grown outdoors year-round. Pinch growth to keep plants from getting leggy. If deprived of a copious amount of sun, leggy growth and greening of foliage will ensue
Appearance and Use:
A silvery-foliaged filler for hanging baskets and containers. Habit is trailing, from 6-8 inches tall spreading 18-24 inches wide. The 1/2 inch, hemispherical, off-white flowers are borne in 1-2 inch corymbs. The 11/2 inch, ovate to heart-shaped, silver foliage with soft, wooly texture is the reason why this plant is grown
About Helichrysum:
Pronunciation: hhel-i-kris’um pet-e-o-lå’re mi’nus
Lifecycle: Annual*
Origination: Asteraceae, native to South Africa
Common Name: Licorice Plant
*Grown as an annual but will overwinter in Zones 10 and 11