- Botanical name: Helichrysum amorginum 'Ruby Cluster'
- Family: Asteraceae
- Plant Type: Perennial, Evergreen
Pink
White
Silver
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
- Flowers
Helichrysum amorginum ‘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. It’s perfect for planting at the front of a sunny border or gravel garden, and is well suited to growing in a pot.
Grow Helichrysum amorginum ‘Ruby Cluster’ in well-drained soil in full sun. Add course grit to the planting hole to improve drainage if necessary, and don’t over-water. In colder regions you may need to offer protection against winter wet.
How to grow Helichrysum 'Ruby Cluster'
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Plant size
30cm height
30cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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Do Plant in June |
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Do Plant in July |
A
Do Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
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N
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D
Do not Plant in December |
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| Flowers |
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Plant does not flower in January |
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Plant does not flower in February |
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Plant does not flower in March |
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Plant does not flower in April |
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Plant does flower in May |
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Plant does flower in June |
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Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
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| Divide |
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A
Do Divide in April |
M
Do Divide in May |
J
Do not Divide in June |
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Do not Divide in July |
A
Do not Divide in August |
S
Do not Divide in September |
O
Do not Divide in October |
N
Do not Divide in November |
D
Do not Divide in December |
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| Prune |
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Do not Prune in January |
F
Do not Prune in February |
M
Do not Prune in March |
A
Do not Prune in April |
M
Do not Prune in May |
J
Do not Prune in June |
J
Do not Prune in July |
A
Do not Prune in August |
S
Do Prune in September |
O
Do Prune in October |
N
Do not Prune in November |
D
Do not Prune in December |
Helichrysum 'Ruby Cluster' and wildlife
Helichrysum 'Ruby Cluster' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Helichrysum 'Ruby Cluster' poisonous?
Helichrysum 'Ruby Cluster' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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