Fancifillers Silverstar, also known as Helichrysum 'Weshechrsisti', is a hybrid tender evergreen foliage plant native to South Africa. Westhoff developed this variety to be well-suited to use in combination planters. This plant offers a trailing, semi-upright habit of 12-18" tall and 18-24" wide, with vigorous silver-green foliage. Evergreen in zone 10-11, this plant is heat-loving and drought-tolerant, flourishing in full or partial sun with minimal water. Bring texture and color variety to a mixed container or hanging basket with Silverstar.
Fancifillers Silverstar Selling Tips
Sell Fancifillers Silverstar in combination containers or to customers looking for a low-maintenance foliage plant for a container or hanging basket. Customers will love this plant's long-lasting, vigorous, unique foliage. Silverstar flourishes in full or partial sun with minimal water, bringing depth and texture to patio containers and hanging baskets. Create a striking combination of texture and color by pairing this plant with Geranium, Coleus, Calibrachoa, and Petunia. Drought-tolerant and heat-seeking, this semi-upright foliage is an obvious choice for a warm, sunny location. Evergreen in zone 10-11, Helichrysum can overwinter in a container indoors or be replaced annually in colder climates.
Coach Your Customer
1. Space plants 18-24" apart in well-drained soil in full or partial sun. Plants can be grown closer together in combinations.
2. Water occasionally when the top of the soil is dry.
General Growing Tips For Your Rooted Cutting Liner
For best results with Fancifillers Silverstar, plant one rooted plug per 4-inch container or three to four per 10-inch container. Use a well-drained soil with a pH of 5.8-6.5, EC of 0.6-0.9, light feed (100-150 ppm N), and temperatures of 70-72 daytime and 62-64 nighttime. Pinch once or twice, and do not use PGRs. This plant isn't prone to pests but may develop root rot in overly wet conditions.
Flowering
This plant is grown for its foliage.
Pinching
Pinch once 7-10 days after transplant. Pinch a second time for fuller plants.
Spacing
Space containers for adequate airflow and sunlight penetration around the base of each plant. Don't allow foliage to touch.
Height Control
This plant doesn't require PGRs.
Pests
This plant isn't prone to pests.
Disease
This plant isn't prone to disease, but root rot can develop in overly wet or humid conditions. Take these preventative steps in your greenhouse:
1. Water at the base of each plant in the morning and allow the soil to dry out between waterings.
2. Provide good airflow in your greenhouse. We recommend using horizontal airflow fans.
3. Space containers so sunlight and airflow can reach the soil level of each plant.
Planting Fancifillers Silverstar Liners
We recommend planting one rooted liner per 4-inch container, one or two per 6-inch container, or three or four per 10-inch container. Evenly space or center the ellepot in the container and completely bury it. Plants finish faster in warm temperatures.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
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