Helichrysum italicum subsp. microphyllum Aladin
Helichrysum italicum subsp. microphyllum Aladin
Helichrysum italicum subsp. microphyllum Aladin®
Dwarf Everlasting, Small-Leaved Curry Plant
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Description
Helichrysum italicum subsp. microphyllum 'Aladin' is a dwarf form of the curry plant with very small leaves and a very bushy habit, well suited for pot cultivation. This lovely selection of Curry plant is a small undershrub of Mediterranean origin with grey and fuzzy aromatic leaves. They emit a powerful fragrance, especially after rain. In the kitchen, this plant cannot replace curry, but it imparts an original flavour to cooked dishes. The yellow flowers, gathered in heads and highly visited by insects, can be used to make beautiful dried bouquets.
Helichrysum italicum is an undershrub native to the Mediterranean region that thrives in dry and rocky terrain and requires well-drained soil. The 'Aladin' variety forms a small, wide, and very dense clump, measuring about 20 cm high and 35-40 cm wide. Its numerous divergent stems are covered with short, linear, silver-grey leaves that are evergreen in winter. The entire plant is covered with a grey fuzz, indicating its adaptation to drought. Flowering occurs from May to July, depending on the climate. At the tips of the stems, inflorescences composed of small yellow heads surrounded by golden bracts form, which remain decorative even when dried. Curry plant is not used in the composition of curry used in cooking, which is a blend of different spices.
Helichrysum italicum 'Aladin' is a plant for dry, limestone, and sunny rockeries. Hardy down to -15°C, it withstands cold winters in poor, stony soil. It is sensitive to excessively moist soils, both in winter and summer.
In the garden, 'Aladin' helichrysum can be planted in a rockery, even an arid one, in a gravel bed, or as a border plant. This Mediterranean plant can be accompanied by lavenders, rockroses, rosemary, and other thymes.
In the kitchen: fresh leaves can be used in cooking to flavour fish, grilled meats, rice, poultry, or marinades. Add them towards the end of cooking, as their aroma in cooking is much less pronounced than the scent in the garden. The leaves are used for flavouring but are rather indigestible and it is best not to eat them.
Harvesting: pick the flowers at the beginning of flowering to dry them. The evergreen leaves can be harvested throughout the year as needed. Storage: for dried flowers, dry the flowering stems upside down in a dark room. They will keep for a long time this way. The leaves are used fresh. Gardener's tip: if aphids or caterpillars invade the curry plant, use nettle purin or black soap.
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Helichrysum
italicum subsp. microphyllum
Aladin®
Asteraceae
Dwarf Everlasting, Small-Leaved Curry Plant
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
The 'Aladin' Curry Herb is a garrigue plant that thrives in poor, rocky soils, preferably limestone. It is sensitive to overly wet soils, both in winter and summer. Choose a sunny exposure. Plant in April or September, either in the ground or in a pot.
In the ground: Place it in a warm and sunny spot, in a rockery or in a raised bed, in very well-drained soil. Water regularly to ensure establishment. Once well-rooted, this plant can manage without watering, even in the hottest and driest regions.
In a pot: Place a layer of gravel or clay balls at the bottom of the pot to help drainage. Fill the pot with a mixture of compost, garden soil, and sand. Gently place the plant, cover it with soil and firm it down and water. During cultivation, water infrequently, allowing the substrate to dry out a bit between waterings. Do not place a saucer under your pot.
Remove faded flowers. If necessary, lightly prune at the end of winter 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.
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