Helichrysum 'Curry Plant' — Hardy Evergreen Perennial Herb, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Helichrysum 'Curry Plant' — Hardy Evergreen Perennial Herb, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Helichrysum 'Curry Plant' — a hardy herbaceous perennial with flowering summer. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as an established specimen in a 1L pot, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Hardy herbaceous perennial
- Mature size: ~60 cm × 40–60 cm
- Flowering: Summer (Yellow Everlasting Blooms)
- Position: Full Sun (Best), Tolerates Light Shade
- Attracts: Bees & Summer Pollinators
- Supplied as: Single plant in a 1L pot
The detail
You can choose from a set of 3 or a set of 6 large garden-ready curry plants. Helichrysum angustifolium is a compact evergreen subshrub with soft, silver-grey leaves that release a strong curry-like scent when brushed or warmed by the sun. Reaching around 60 cm tall, it forms neat, mounded clumps topped by clusters of small, golden everlasting flowers in summer. While not the same as true curry leaves (Murraya koenigii), its foliage can be infused lightly in oils, vinegars, stews or soups for a subtle savoury aroma. Perfect for herb gardens, Mediterranean borders, patio containers & gravel beds where texture, fragrance & light movement are appreciated.
Supplied as healthy, fresh & fully established 1L rootballs, each plant is grown in premium peat-free compost at our Yorkshire nursery and arrives robust, well-rooted & outdoor garden ready. Curry plant is highly drought-tolerant once established, thriving in full sun & well-drained soil with minimal watering and almost no feeding required. Its evergreen foliage provides year-round visual appeal, pairing beautifully with lavender, rosemary, thyme & drought-loving perennials for a cohesive Mediterranean look.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Mature size | ~60 cm × 40–60 cm |
| Growth habit | Compact, Mounding Evergreen Subshrub |
| Position | Full Sun (Best), Tolerates Light Shade |
| Soil | Well-Drained, Sandy or Light Soil |
| Flowering | Summer (Yellow Everlasting Blooms) |
| Attracts | Bees & Summer Pollinators |
| Best for | Herb Gardens, Borders, Gravel Beds, Patio Pots |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Curry is a hardy herbaceous perennial. It will die back over winter and re-emerge in spring, returning bigger and stronger each year.
When will it flower?
Expect flowers from summer (yellow everlasting blooms). Deadheading spent blooms promptly often encourages a second flush.
Is it really bee-friendly?
Yes — Curry is a known nectar source and is regularly visited by bees, butterflies and other pollinators throughout its flowering season.
What size pot does it arrive in?
Supplied as a single specimen in 1L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.