Helichrysum Hot Bikini was awarded Fleuroselect honours in 1977 for its dwarf habit and bright fiery red flowers. The variety was good for bedding and as a dried flower.
Helichrysum bracteatum Hot Bikini
Technical information
- Novelty Characteristic:
- Separate colour in dwarf type
- Colour:
- Bright red
- Flower:
- Semi double
- Type:
- Annual, O.P.
- Use:
- Bedding and cut flower
- Plant:
- Height 30 cm, spread 30 cm
- Growing:
Sow indoors and plant out when danger of frost has passed or direct sow and thin out to a 20 cm space.
- Planting:
- Plant out in full sun, hardy
Registration details
- Breeder:
- Benary
- Entry number:
- 19/74