Helichrysum is a beautiful flower native to South Africa that is not at all difficult to care for.
It easily adapted to harsh winters and gained considerable popularity.
How to plant Helichrysum
The plant is transplanted into open ground in May, after the first frost.
Low-growing types of helichrysum are planted directly in open ground, without resorting to a mini-greenhouse.
Before planting helichrysum in open ground, you need to prepare the seedlings and choose a good place for this.
Sowing is usually done in March.
Place 4 plant seeds in the prepared hole, water it and cover it with plastic wrap to create a mini-greenhouse.
What kind of soil is needed
Helichrysum grows well in rich, slightly loose soil containing humus.
For planting, prepare a mixture of peat, garden and leaf soil, as well as coarse sand.
Timely watering and fertilizing with mineral fertilizers with a predominance of nitrogen once every two weeks from March to August will be beneficial.
How to water
It is advisable to maintain a room temperature of plus 13–16 °C, but it tolerates warmer conditions well.
In autumn and winter, watering should be limited to 1-2 times a week.
In March, you can transplant helichrysum into fresh soil.
Previously, we told you how to grow hippeastrum.
