Scientific Name: Helichrysum leucopsideum
Common Name: satin everlasting
Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots
Family: Asteraceae
Form Description: Perennial herb, stems sometimes woody at the base and much-branched forming a shrub.
Flowers: Solitary at ends of branches, 2-3 woolly leaves at base, sepals shining white or tinged pink.
Fruit: Achene with pappus.
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Habitat Notes
Grows in a wide range of habitats, coastal heaths, forest and woodlands.
Site Tolerance
Dry, Moist, Shady
Soil Tolerance
Fertile, Loam, Nutrient-poor, Sandy, Well-drained
Frost Tolerance
Moderate
General Notes
Plants are not long-lived and should be treated as biennials. Grows well in sunny or semi-shaded positions and adapts to most free-draining soils. Useful for many situations including borders, underplanting of taller shrubs or trees, rockeries and containers. An excellent cut-flower which should be picked before opening.
Propagation Calendar
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Propagation Method
Seed Information
Seed Collection
When seed is mature achenes loosen in centre of the head which develops a fluffy appearance. Collect entire seed heads in paper bags and allow to dry. Extract achenes by rubbing seed heads against fine wire screens or by breaking up by hand. Sieve to clean seed.
Seed Treatment Method
Surface Sow Sow seed finely on the surface of the potting mix and cover with just enough mix to hold the seed on the surface when watered.
Seed Storage Life
1-2 years
Seed Treatment Notes
Seed heads are prone to insect attack and should be dusted with an insecticide. Most species have a two month dormancy. Surface sow.
Germination Time
Up to 12 months
Cutting & Division Information
Can be propagated from cuttings of young growth, or division of suckers.