Senecio cineraria 'Silverdust'

Common name: Dusty Miller 'Silverdust'

Description: This stunning evergreen perennial features deeply divided, lacy foliage in brilliant silver-white that creates exceptional textural interest and year-round colour. The finely cut leaves have a soft, felted texture and bring light and sophistication to plantings throughout all seasons. 'Silverdust' is perfect for adding silver accents to borders, providing contrast in mixed plantings, edging paths, or creating stunning combinations in containers. The silvery foliage is particularly valuable for reflecting light in darker areas whilst providing excellent contrast with both hot and cool colours. This drought-tolerant plant brings architectural presence and elegant silver colour with minimal maintenance, thriving in sunny positions.

Other benefits: evergreen silver foliage, excellent for contrast, drought tolerant, suitable for containers, low maintenance, year-round interest

Wildlife attraction: provides shelter for insects

Height & spread (approx.) at maturity: 30cm x 30cm

Position: full sun

Soil pH: adaptable; performs well in neutral to slightly alkaline conditions

Moisture: drought tolerant once established; requires excellent drainage; dislikes winter wet

Winter hardiness: hardy to -5°C; may need protection in coldest areas