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    Helichrysum amorginum Ruby Cluster

    Scientific Name: Helichrysum amorginum 'Blorub'

    Also Known As

    • Helichrysum 'Ruby Cluster'
    • Ruby Cluster Strawflower

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 8"-10"
    • W: 16"

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

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    Helichrysum amorginum Ruby Cluster plant details

    Helichrysum amorginum Ruby Cluster is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In summer burgundy and red flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Helichrysum amorginum Ruby Cluster

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
    Mature size: 0 - 16 IN - wide, 8 IN - 10 IN - tall
    Flowers: burgundy and red blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Helichrysum amorginum Ruby Cluster

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Helichrysum amorginum Ruby Cluster plant

    How to Grow Helichrysum amorginum Ruby Cluster

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • burgundy

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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    Zones

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    Zones

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