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Licorice Plant - Helichrysum petiolare - Tube / QLD is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Helichrysum petiolare, commonly known as the Licorice Plant, is a soft, trailing evergreen with velvety silver foliage and a subtle sweet scent. Loved for its texture and cascading habit, it brings contrast and elegance to garden beds, pots, and hanging baskets with minimal care.
✔ Silky silver foliage - Adds brightness, softness, and contrast to any planting scheme.
✔ Beautiful trailing habit - Cascades gracefully over pots, walls, and edges.
✔ Drought tolerant - Thrives in dry, sunny conditions once established.
✔ Fast growing - Quickly fills space, making it ideal for mass planting or spillover effects.
✔ Low-maintenance - Requires minimal care and keeps a tidy appearance year-round.
✅ Trailing container plant - Perfect for hanging baskets, tall pots, and balcony planters.
✅ Garden bed contrast - Silver leaves enhance greens, purples, and darker foliage.
✅ Coastal and dry gardens - Handles wind, heat, and sandy soils with ease.
✅ Ground cover or edging - Spreads to form a soft, silvery carpet along borders.
Spacing: Plant 40 to 60cm apart when using as ground cover; closer spacing gives faster, fuller coverage, so consider adding extra plants for instant effect.
Best Planting Time: Can be planted year-round, best season is spring.
Mulching & Fertilising: No additional mulching or fertiliser is needed, making this plant an easy-care option.
How big does Helichrysum petiolare grow?
It typically forms a trailing mound 30 to 60cm tall and can spread up to 1.5 metres.
Does it really smell like licorice?
It has a faint sweet scent reminiscent of licorice, especially when the leaves are touched.
Is it easy to maintain?
Yes, it is very low-maintenance and only requires occasional trimming to control spread.
Can it tolerate shade?
It performs best in full sun to part shade but prefers brighter conditions for the strongest colour.
Is it suitable for pots and hanging baskets?
Absolutely, its cascading habit makes it one of the best choices for decorative containers.
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