Splash Helichrysum Plant

Licorice Splash Helichrysum Plant, also known as Licorice Variegated, gray-green leaves with a creamy white stripes. It is drought and heat tolerant, however good watering is crucial in the beginning. Licorice Splash goes great in arrangements. 

Our Helichrysum (Strawflower) Plants are grown with care and free from harmful pesticides, ensuring they are a safe and colorful addition to your garden. Guaranteed to arrive healthy and ready to thrive!

Planting Instructions:

• - Best planted in spring for optimal root establishment
• - Space plants 12-18 inches apart to allow for mature growth

Soil Preparation:

• - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-7.5
• - Prefers well-drained soil, tolerates poor or sandy soils

Watering Specifics:

• - Water thoroughly when first planted, allowing the soil to dry between waterings
• - Once established, Helichrysum is drought-tolerant and thrives with minimal watering

Fertilizer Type:

• - Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring to promote growth and blooming
• - Avoid heavy fertilization, as Helichrysum performs well in lean soils

Pruning and Training:

• - Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering
• - Cut back in late fall to prepare the plant for dormancy in cooler climates

Additional Pest Management:

• - Generally pest-free and deer-resistant
• - Ensure good air circulation to prevent fungal issues, though Helichrysum is highly disease-resistant

Blooming Indicators:

• - Blooms from late spring to fall with papery, straw-like flowers in shades of red, pink, yellow, orange, and white

Temperature Tolerance:

• - Hardy in USDA zones 8-11, tolerates heat and drought once established

Companion Plants for Helichrysum:

• - Lavender: Adds a fragrant, drought-tolerant companion that pairs beautifully with Helichrysum’s vibrant flowers
• - Coreopsis: Offers a continuous display of yellow flowers that complements Helichrysum’s bright blooms
• - Echinacea: Complements Helichrysum with its daisy-like blooms and similar heat tolerance
• - Salvia: Provides vertical spikes of blue or purple flowers that contrast beautifully with Helichrysum’s straw-like blooms
• - Achillea: Complements Helichrysum with its clusters of long-lasting flowers and drought tolerance