Position: Full sun
Flowering period: Summer to autumn
Soil: Moist, well drained
Eventual Height: 30cm
Eventual Spread: 30cm
Hardiness: 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b
Family: Asteraceae
Helichrysum selago ‘Major’ is an evergreen low growing shrub with a domed habit. The species, Helichrysum selago, is native to New Zealand’s south island. In its native habitat it grows on coastal cliffs. Its mid green/ gray leaves are scale like and lay flat around its stems. Its small cream/ yellow flowers appear as clusters at the tips of its stems. Helichrysum selago ‘Major’ may be used as part of a rock garden planting mix. Once established this plant is drought tolerant and should not be allowed to become waterlogged.
Helichrysum selago ‘Major’ (18/11/12, Kew Gardens, London)
Helichrysum selago ‘Major’ Detail (18/11/12, Kew Gardens, London)
