Helichrysum cymosum subsp. cymosum is a fast-growing, well-branched, spreading ground cover, usually about 50 cm tall and wide. It is quite different from the more common Helichrysums of southern Europe, such as H. stoechas and H. italicum. The branches and leaves are covered with thin, silvery grey, paper-like hairs. The leaves are only slightly aromatic.
It flowers in late summer and autumn, with bright canary-yellow flowers in flat-topped flower heads that look like masses of small discs. Each head is a cluster of 6-20 flowers.
This is an easy plant to grow and makes an excellent, hardy ground cover for dry areas. It can also be used as an edging plant, in mixed borders, containers, flower boxes, herb gardens and scented gardens. It is a plant that tolerates salty air in coastal gardens. It grows well in full sun or partial shade. It will also grow well in damp areas.
Either prune regularly when young or don't prune at all as it does not take well to pruning when mature.
We are a plant nursery in the Algarve specialising in dry mediterranean species. We propagate and grow our own stock in conditions they are likely to endure when they are planted out.
We grow plants that are adapted to the dry land conditions in Portugal and southern Spain, both mediterranean perennials and succulents.
We choose plants that require very little water and maintenance. We produce a range of dry land plants that are typical of the worlds mediterranean regions. These are available to order ready for planting in the wetter months of the year. Please order the plants you need and we’ll have them ready at the best time for planting.
To ensure your new plants adapt and establish quickly, we produce them in special anti-spiral root pruning containers and a range of fibre pots (no plastic waste) with our own tried and tested growing media.
Viveiros Jardimseco
Tavira, Algarve
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Plantas adaptadas à seca - produzimos plantas adaptadas às condições de Portugal e Sul de Espanha, tanto espécies mediterrânicas como suculentas.
Oferecemos uma gama de espécies típicas das zonas climáticas mediterrânicas em todo o mundo.