Scientific Name: Helichrysum pumilum var. pumilum Endemic Having a natural distribution confined to a particular geographic region
Common Name: dwarf everlasting
Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots
Family: Asteraceae
Form Description: Small perennial herb with narrow leaves. Stems short, silky/hairy. Flower stalks up to 10cm.
Flowers: White everlasting , solitary, 1.5-2cm across outer bracts purple-red or brown, inner-white.
Fruit: Achene with pappus bristles minutely rough with thickened tips.
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Habitat Notes
In mountain herbfields reaching down to the coast in the south-west and west.
Site Tolerance
Exposed, Moist, Windy
Soil Tolerance
Fertile, Loam, Well-drained
Frost Tolerance
Moderate
General Notes
Grows in peaty soils from sea level to mountain sides. Requires plenty of organic material and moist soils. Tolerates some shade but prefers sunshine. Highly suitable for rockeries, containers and beside pathways.
Propagation Calendar
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Propagation Method
Seed Information
Seed Collection
Seed easily collected. When seed is mature achenes loosen in centre of the seed head which appears fluffy. Collect entire seed heads in paper bags and allow to dry.
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
Short
Seed Treatment Notes
Sieve to clean seed. Most species have a two month dormancy. Surface sow. Seed easily germinated.
Germination Time
2-4 weeks
Cutting & Division Information
Can be propagated from cuttings or by division of creeping rootstock.