Helichrysum italicum Plug
Helichrysum italicum Plug
Helichrysum italicum Plug
Helichrysum italicum Plug
Helichrysum italicum Plug
Helichrysum italicum Plug
Helichrysum italicum Plug
Helichrysum italicum
Curry Plant, Italian Strawflower
Beautiful young plant... top.
Steph, 31/10/2025
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Description
Helichrysum or Curry Plant is a perennial undershrub, 30 to 40cm (12 to 16in) tall, commonly called Italian Immortelle, Curry Herb, or Everlasting. The highly aromatic leaves give off a strong curry fragrance. Its yellow flowers, gathered in heads, can be used to make beautiful dried bouquets. The plug plants of Helichrysum – curry plant are produced using organic methods. They can be planted in spring or autumn.
Native to the Mediterranean basin, Hélichrysum italicum is a perennial subshrub with dense tufts. Its silver-grey leaves are evergreen and highly aromatic, giving off a strong curry fragrance. However, Curry Herb is not used in the composition of curry used in cooking, which is a mixture of different spices.
Italian Immortal produces small yellow flowers gathered in heads throughout the summer. They can be used to make beautiful dried bouquets with a bright yellow colour. Hélichrysum italicum will integrate perfectly into rock gardens and perennial beds. Hardy down to -15°C, it thrives in all types of soils, including poor and rocky soils. It is indeed sensitive to overly wet soils. Fresh leaves can be used in cooking to flavour fish, grilled dishes, rice, poultry, or marinades. Add them at the end of cooking as their flavor in cooking is much less pronounced than the scent released in the garden. The leaves are used for flavouring but are rather indigestible, so it is preferable not to consume them.
Harvest: pick the flowers at the beginning of flowering to dry them. The evergreen leaves can be harvested throughout the year, as needed. Storage: for bouquets, dry the flower stems upside down in a dark room. They will keep for a long time this way. As for the leaves, they are used fresh. Gardener's tip: if aphids or caterpillars invade the curry plant, use nettle manure or black soap.
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Planting and care
Curry Herb thrives in all types of soil, including poor and rocky soils. It is indeed sensitive to excessively wet soils. Choose a sunny exposure. Planting of plug plants can be done in April or September, in open ground or in pots.
In open ground: Initially, let the plug plants grow by transplanting them into trays or buckets filled with potting soil. Place them in a warm and bright location. Water regularly.
When planting in open ground, space the plants 40 cm (16in) apart in all directions. Dig a hole, place the root ball and cover with soil. Firmly tamp down and water.
In pots: Place a layer of gravel or clay pellets at the bottom of the pot to facilitate drainage. Fill the pot with a mixture of potting soil, garden soil, and sand. Very delicately place the plug plant, cover with soil and firmly tamp down. Water.
During cultivation, water very sparingly, only in case of drought.
Remove faded flowers. If necessary, lightly prune in early spring to maintain a compact habit.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.