Helichrysum Red Jewel
This ruby red paper daisy boasts dense, silver-hued foliage and an abundance of tiny, papery red berry-like blooms during the spring and summer months. An ideal choice for edging in frost-free gardens, Helichrysum ‘Red Jewel’ will shimmer in hot exposed sites, thriving in harsh or coastal conditions. Suits a range of garden styles from mediterranean and seaside to Australian native gardens.
| Botanical Name | Helichrysum x amorginum |
| Common Name | Helichrysum |
| Key Features | Mounding bushy plant with small neat silver-grey foliage, and clusters of small deep red buds that open into pink long-lasting papery flowers in spring to early summer. |
| Size | Grows to 40cm high x 40cm wide. |
| Position | A very hardy plant which tolerates full sun, dry and coastal conditions. Frost tolerant. |
| Description | Red Jewel is a stunning perennial producing bright ruby-red blooms that fade to starry-white over time and brilliant, soft, feathery silver-grey foliage. |
| Cultural Notes | Extremely low maintenance; prune to maintain shape and mulch well. |
| Landscape Ideas | A hardy low-maintenance plant, it is a practical choice for gardens or containers, thriving in full sun and well drained soil, demonstrating resilience in various environmental conditions. |
| Water Requirements | Medium |
- Dry tolerant.
- Great in pots.
- Long lasting flowers.
- Attracts Pollinators.