Description
Dusty Miller Cineraria Seeds 5125. Open Pollinated. Annual.
Approximately 250 seeds per packet. (5,200 seeds per gram.)
Expect trait variation amongst plants at maturity. Almost ice white, deeply serrated, velvety foliage helps to make this an outstanding contrast plant for gardens and planters. Growing up to approximately tall, this plant is quite tolerant of high temperatures and drought conditions. The scientific classification of Dusty Miller is tricky due to the diversity of cultivated varieties. We use ‘Cineraria maritima’ but it is also listed as ‘Senecio cineraria.’
Quick Seed Details
- Type: Open Pollinated Annual Foliage Plant
- Height: Approximately
- Features: Striking silvery-white, velvety foliage; excellent contrast plant; tolerant of heat and drought.
What you need to know to Plant & Grow Dusty Miller Cineraria
Dusty Miller is a highly valued annual for its silvery foliage, providing cool contrast and texture that holds up well in hot, dry conditions.
- Site Selection: Grows best in full sun, will tolerate but not thrive in, partial shade.
- Sowing Indoors: Best started indoors weeks before planting out. Sow seeds right on the surface due to their small size. Water from below or use a mister. Germinates in up to at .
- Upkeep: Thin to one plant per cell and grow on at before hardening off and transplanting outside in mid to late May. Space plants apart in the garden.
Why Dusty Miller Cineraria belongs in Your Garden
If your garden is crying out for texture and a colour break, Dusty Miller is the answer. Its unique silvery-white, velvety foliage is unparalleled for creating a stunning contrast against brightly coloured flowers and green foliage. It is a fuss-free plant that excels in sunny, hot, dry areas of the garden or in containers.
