{"product_id":"helichrysum-italicum","title":"Helichrysum italicum","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurry Plant \/ Italian Everlasting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHelichrysum italicum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asteraceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mediterranean (southern Europe, north Africa)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen subshrub \/ aromatic herb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHelichrysum italicum\u003c\/em\u003e is a compact, silver-foliaged aromatic subshrub with a distinctive curry-like fragrance when brushed. Its intensely silver-grey needle leaves and bright yellow button flowers in summer make it as ornamental as it is aromatic. Thriving in hot, dry conditions with excellent drainage, it's perfectly adapted to SA's Mediterranean climate and works beautifully as a border plant, textural contrast and in herb or sensory gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4–0.6 m H x 0.5–0.8 m W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; 15–20 cm per year; compact, bushy and upright with a slightly open habit in shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intensely silver-grey, narrow needle-like leaves; strongly aromatic (curry-like); retained year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, bright yellow button\/daisy clusters on upright stems; summer flowering; non-fragrant (flowers); long-lasting as cut or dried flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver foliage year-round; yellow flower clusters summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers attract bees, butterflies and small beneficial insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent drought tolerance once established; frost hardy (to −5°C); extreme heat tolerance; wind-tolerant; salt-tolerant; performs in poor, dry soils; does not tolerate waterlogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Border\/edging: 40–50 cm apart; mass for silver carpet effect: 40 cm centres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally non-toxic; the strong aromatic oils may cause mild irritation if large quantities ingested — discourage chewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun; silver colour and compact habit degrade in shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent drainage essential — sandy, gravelly or rocky soils preferred; tolerates poor, dry and alkaline soils; will not tolerate waterlogging or high humidity around roots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: deep soak 2 times\/week for 6–8 weeks. Established: deep soak every 3–4 weeks in summer; rarely in winter — one of the most drought-tolerant plants for SA gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut back by one-third after flowering to prevent woodiness and encourage fresh silver growth; avoid cutting into bare old wood; no fertiliser needed in poor soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–10 years; replant from cuttings to maintain vigour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Outstanding for all SA regions — particularly suited to hot, dry inland, coastal and Mediterranean conditions; excellent in Adelaide Hills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral to alkaline; pH 6.5–8.5; tolerates calcareous soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver foliage contrast in Mediterranean, cottage and herb gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry rockeries and gravel gardens — pairs beautifully with lavender, rosemary and salvias\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensory and fragrant garden borders near pathways and seating areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried flower arrangements — harvest stems before fully open\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntensely silver, wonderfully aromatic and almost indestructible in dry conditions — the curry plant is a Mediterranean garden essential that delivers year-round interest in the hottest, poorest spots in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"140mm Pot","offer_id":49123668295932,"sku":"HELI-ITAL-140MMPOT","price":12.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/helichrysum-italicum-curry-italian-everlasting-140mm-flower-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1779842854","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/helichrysum-italicum","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}