Helichrysum Ruby Cluster
Compact plants with woolly, silver-green leaves add an unusual texture to the garden. In summer, showy clusters of ball-shaped, deep pink buds are cradled in the soft foliage mounds. They open to starry white flowers with prominent yellow centres.
Botanical Name | Helichrysum amorginum |
Common Name | Helichrysum Ruby Cluster |
Key Features | ‘Ruby Cluster’ is an extremely attractive plant, forming a small mound of narrow, felty grey leaves. In spring, ruby-red buds appear, which open to pink flowers that eventually fade to white. |
Size | Grows to 40cm high x 40cm wide. |
Position | A very hardy plant which tolerates full sun, dry and coastal conditions. Frost tolerant. |
Description | A tough and low maintenance mounding ground cover that produces clusters of ruby-red ball-shaped buds, opening into starry white strawflowers above neat silver-grey foliage. |
Cultural Notes | |
Landscape Ideas | A spectacular water-wise plant for borders, rockeries, garden beds or in containers. |
Water Requirements | Low |
- Great in pots.
- Dry tolerant.
- Attracts Pollinators.