Helichrysum coralloides

Also Known As

Ozothamnus 'Corallades'
Ozothamnus coralloides
Coral Shrub

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6"
W: 12"

planting zones

7b-9b

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Helichrysum coralloides plant details

Helichrysum coralloides is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In summer cream and yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Helichrysum coralloides

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 6 IN tall
Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, exotic, infrequent-blooming, rare, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helichrysum coralloides

USDA Zones: 7b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This little shrub will get 12'x12' and has interesting whip cord stems that have white segments between the green leaves. The white flowers appear in June. A fun plant for full sun.

By: Gossler Farms

A most unusual evergreen plant from New Zealand, found in front of Sam's house in Hobbiton. The stems are made up of leathery, scale-like diamond-shaped leaves; dark green with woolly undersides. When mature, creamy-yellow button-flowers are born in early summer. Needs a well drained soil; best in a rock garden setting or trough.

By: Edelweiss Perennials

Slow growing ‘Coral Shrub’ looks like it belongs in a coral garden! Forms a 1’ tall and 2’wide cushion with upright stems wrapped in silver scale leaves...a nice specimen from New Zealand. Enjoys well drained soil, sun to part shade and moderate water. Sometimes has tiny yellow flowers at branch tips but form and texture are its best assets! Love it solo in a great pot!