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Helichrysum italicum
Plant

Helichrysum italicum

Curry Plant

Planted in 1 show garden on GardensDB.

1
Garden
2
Designers
1
Studio
How to grow it

Happiest in full sun on chalk, loam or sand that is well-drained.

Size at maturity
0.1–0.5 metres Max height
0.1–0.5 metres Max spread
2–5 years To maturity
Aspect
Aspect: East-facing, South-facing, West-facing N E S W
East, South or West-facing
Position
Full sun (suitable)
Partial shade (not suitable)
Full shade (not suitable)
Exposure
Sheltered (suitable)
Exposed (not suitable)
Moisture
Well-drained
Soil
Chalk (suitable)
Clay (not suitable)
Loam (suitable)
Sand (suitable)
Soil pH
Acid (suitable) Neutral (suitable) Alkaline (suitable)
Hardiness H4. Hardy Hardy, average winter (-10°C to -5°C)
H1a
H1b
H1c
H2
H3
H4
H5
H6
H7
Where it was planted

1 garden

  • A contemporary pocket garden featuring light-coloured concrete pillars and planters, with a tall conifer surrounded by drought-tolerant grasses, silvery foliage, and small orange flowers.
    Gold Medal Best Pocket Planting
    360° photo available
    Teucer Wilson: Green the Gap Garden
    Laura Strand, Sam Stark Kemp
Who uses it

Designers & studios

The people and studios credited on the gardens above, and how many gardens they used this plant in.

Designers 2

Studio 1

Good company

Often planted with

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