Helichrysum petiolare Silver Lining daphne

Helichrysum petiolare Silver Lining daphneHelichrysum petiolare Silver Lining is a versatile and attractive perennial, prized for its aromatic silver grey foliage that releases a strong licorice scent when touched. The soft, velvety leaves bring year round colour and texture to garden landscapes, creating a striking contrast against darker green plants. Small yellow flowers appear among the silvery foliage, adding a subtle touch of colour without detracting from the plants distinctive

This naturally dense evergreen tree

Also well suited for borders

To increase alkalinity

Its compact habit and resilience make it an excellent choice for low maintenance landscapes

The fruits are small

with peak flowering in spring

light soils with added humus to maintain moisture

Ripening from mid to late summer

The soft mint-fragrant foliage is smothered in delicate mauve blooms during mid to late spring

and moderate frost tolerant

followed by abundant orange-yellow berries in autumn and winter

the rich purple plumes sway gently in the breeze