Helichrysum felinum (Strawberry Everlasting)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Helichrysum |
| Species | felinum |
| Category | Annuals, Perennials, Tropicals |
| Origin | Native to South Africa. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8b-11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 9 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c-H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -6.7-10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 20-50 |
| Height | 50-100 cm |
| Flowering Period | September, October, November, December |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Propagated by stem cuttings or seed. |
| Cultivation | Grows best in sandy, loamy soils |
| Notable Specimens | Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Found on slopes and coastal areas. |
| Leaf Description | The dark green leaves are long and narrow and taper into a point at the end. The leaves have small, cobweb-like hairs. |
| Flower Description | The bright pink flowers grow in dense clusters with yellow centres. |
Photographs
Helichrysum felinum, form. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.
Helichrysum felinum, leaf. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.
Helichrysum felinum, flower. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.