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Silver Bush Everlasting Flower - Helichrysum petiolare - Licorice Plant
A Hardy Silver Foliage Groundcover with Soft Heart-Shaped Leaves and Delicate Cream Flowers.
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Quick Facts
Size
Approx. 30 to 60cm high by 1 to 2m wide.
Water
Low water usage once established.
Uses
Suitable for groundcover, borders, rockeries, coastal gardens, shady gardens, containers, and under trees
Description
Helichrysum petiolare, commonly known as Silver Bush or Licorice Plant, is a hardy and fast-growing sprawling shrub that brings a soft, luminous quality to any garden with its velvety, heart-shaped grey and silver foliage. In summer, masses of small cream flowers emerge above the foliage, adding a delicate seasonal accent to its already striking appearance. Growing to approximately 60cm tall and spreading to 1.5m wide, it is a superb choice for adding contrast, texture, and year-round interest to rockeries, borders, and garden beds.
Exceptionally adaptable, Silver Bush thrives in full sun, semi shade, and even full shade, and tolerates a wide range of positions from coastal gardens to shady spots under trees. It has low water requirements once established and is generally trouble-free when it comes to pests and diseases. Feed annually with a slow-release fertiliser and prune occasionally to keep it tidy and encourage fresh silvery growth.
Key Features:
Growing & Care Guide
- Soil: Prefers loam, sandy, and well-drained soils. Avoid heavy, waterlogged conditions.
- Light: Highly adaptable to full sun, semi shade, and full shade.
- Watering: Water regularly until established, then reduce frequency as the plant is moderately drought tolerant once mature. Avoid overwatering in poorly drained soils.
- Fertiliser: Apply an annual slow-release fertiliser in spring to support healthy growth and maintain the vibrant silver foliage colour.
- Maintenance: Medium maintenance. Prune regularly to keep the plant tidy, prevent it from becoming too sprawling, and encourage fresh silvery new growth from the base.
- Flowering: Small cream flowers appear in summer, providing a delicate seasonal accent above the striking silver foliage.
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Silver Bush Everlasting Flower - Helichrysum petiolare - Licorice Plant
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