Our Product Code | HE |
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Sold in Liners of 100 | |
Price Per Plug: | 45¢ |
Total Per Tray: | $45.00 |
1/3 Partial Tray | |
Price Per Plug: | 60¢ |
Total Per Tray: | $21.00 |
Helichrysum Licorice Plant (also called Trailing Dusty Miller) is a vigorous plant that has white fuzzy leaves on fast growing, slightly upright vines. It is drought- and heat-tolerant and easy to maintain. The Licorice Plant's cascading foliage makes it a nice choice for an edge plant in combination baskets. Its unique foliage also lends itself to be grown alone in 4 inch or 10 inch pots. Helichrysum make a great choice for garden centers looking for diversity for their customers.
For best results with Helichrysum, use a constant feed program of 200 ppm N. A pH between 5.8 and 6.2 is important for the healthiest plant color.
Licorice Plants need to be pinched, to encourage proper foliage density and pot shape. Pinch 5-10 days after transplanting to your final container (once the plant is well established), then as needed.
Space pots as needed for proper airflow and light penetration between foliage . This will vary based on pot size size, but normal 2' centered spacing is usually adequate.
Plant growth regulators are not necessary for Helichrysum. Allow the plant to grow, and shape the pots through proper pinching.
Mealybugs is the number-one pest to watch out for with Helichrysum Licorice Plant.
Helichrysum Licorice Plant is not prone to many diseases, but don't oversaturate the soil. If the plant sits in moist soil for an extended amount of time, you could end up with root rot or botrytis. Botrytis grey rot is usually associated with wet or humid conditions. You can prevent botrytis by allowing the plant to dry out between waterings, allowing for good airflow in your greenhouse, and spacing to allow the sun to penetrate to the soil level. The most common chemicals used to treat botrytis and root rot are Medallion and Banrot. Use them as a drench according to each label's instructions.
4" crop time | 6 Weeks |
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10" crop time | 8-10 Weeks |
Habit | Upright/Mounding |
Height | 12 Inches |
Light | Full Sun |
Minimum Temp | 60 |
Perennial Zone | Zone 9-11 |
Water Needs | Moderate |
Patented Plant | No |
04-23-2018 (Week 17) | 0 |
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04-30-2018 (Week 18) | 0 |
05-07-2018 (Week 19) | 0 |
05-14-2018 (Week 20) | 0 |
05-21-2018 (Week 21) | 900 |
05-28-2018 (Week 22) | 900 |
06-04-2018 (Week 23) | 900 |
06-11-2018 (Week 24) | 900 |
06-18-2018 (Week 25) | 900 |
06-25-2018 (Week 26) | 900 |
07-02-2018 (Week 27) | 700 |
07-09-2018 (Week 28) | 700 |
07-16-2018 (Week 29) | 700 |
07-23-2018 (Week 30) | 700 |
07-30-2018 (Week 31) | 700 |
08-06-2018 (Week 32) | 700 |
08-13-2018 (Week 33) | 700 |
08-20-2018 (Week 34) | 700 |
08-27-2018 (Week 35) | 700 |
09-03-2018 (Week 36) | 700 |
09-10-2018 (Week 37) | 700 |