Curry plant (Helichrysum italicum) is a perennial plant that can grow 10cm – 50cm tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide. In this growing guide we’ll learn the cultivation details and how to plant Curry plant (Helichrysum italicum).
This plant is commonly known as curry plant.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
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Plant profile
Common name: curry plant
Scientific name: Helichrysum italicum
Plant type: Perennials
Habit: Bushy
Height: 10cm – 50cm
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Loam
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Coastal, Informal Garden, Mediterranean Garden, Rock & Gravel Garden, Wildflower meadow
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
How to plant Curry plant (Helichrysum italicum) – Aeroceanaute, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Perennial plants are one of the largest groups of plants.
They offer color, shape, fragrance and seasonal textures. The variety is such that there are plants to suit all sizes and styles of garden.
Traditionally, perennials are grown in borders, using a wall or hedge as a backdrop to bring out all their splendor during summer.
But since most gardens are not large enough for long borders dedicated exclusively to perennials, they are usually planted in mixed borders and beds, along with shrubs, annuals, biennials, and bulbs that extend the season of interest.
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How to plant
In this section we will learn how to plant Curry plant (Helichrysum italicum), know its needs in terms of soil, watering and sun exposure.
Soil
Curry plant (Helichrysum italicum) is a plant that prefers to grow in chalk or loam.
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The chalky soil is pale and contains chunks of calcium-rich rock. It is a fertile and well-draining soil, almost always alkaline.
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The loam soil is dark, rich in organic matter but balanced in minerals. It offers the best of all worlds, retaining enough water for the plants, but allowing excess moisture to drain away. This is the most desired type of garden soil, perfect for most plants.
As for pH, it is a plant that grows ideally in soils with pH alkaline or neutral.
Regarding drainage, Helichrysum italicum likes to grow in well drained soil.
Sunlight
Curry plant (Helichrysum italicum) should be grown in full sun places.
Cultivation profiles – Growing Curry plant (Helichrysum italicum) – Aeroceanaute, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
