Helichrysum italicum Seeds – Red

Add distinctive texture and fragrance to your garden with Helichrysum italicum Seeds – Red Form. This variety is valued for its slender, aromatic foliage and compact growth, making it an excellent choice for borders, rock gardens, and containers. Known for its resilience and low-maintenance habits, it thrives in sunny, well-drained areas and adapts well to dry conditions.

This red form of Helichrysum italicum brings subtle color highlights along with its classic silvery foliage. Ideal for home gardeners who want a hardy, easy-growing plant that adds year-round interest and structure to garden spaces.

Features

• Premium-quality non-GMO seeds

• Distinctive silvery foliage with red-toned growth form

• Low maintenance and drought-tolerant

• Ideal for borders, rock gardens, and containers

• Aromatic foliage and compact growth habit

• Suitable for beginners and experienced gardeners

Specifications

Botanical Name: Helichrysum italicum
Common Name (US): Curry Plant
Plant Type: Perennial
Growth Habit: Compact, bushy
Mature Height: 12–24 inches
Light Requirements: Full sun
Watering Needs: Low; prefers dry to moderately moist soil
Soil Type: Well-drained sandy or rocky soil
Germination Time: 10–20 days
Germination Temperature: 65–70°F

Hardiness Zones (USDA): 7–11

Planting Season by Zone

Zones 9–11 (Warm Climates):

• Outdoor sowing: February–April

• Fall sowing window: September–October

Zones 7–8 (Moderate Climates):

• Indoor seed starting: February–March

• Outdoor transplanting: April–May

Zones 4–6 (Cool Climates):

• Indoor seed starting: March–April

• Transplant outdoors: May–June after frost risk ends

Bloom Time: Late spring to summer

Life Cycle: Perennial