Candicans Dusty Miller Seed

$7.00

Tallest dusty miller for cut foliage.

Candicans is taller and more productive than other dusty miller varieties in our trials, making it a good choice for cut-flower production. Compared to Silverdust, Candicans is taller, more vigorous, a bit more variable in plant architecture, and its leaves are not as deeply lobed. Otherwise, overall appearance is very similar. Dusty Miller’s silvery foliage is a very popular cut-flower foliage for elegant bouquets. 3–7″ long, velvety leaves with a snowflake appearance. Plants produce yellow flowers the second year from seeding, primarily in the southern states. Flowers are commonly removed to encourage foliage growth. Tender perennial in Zones 8–10.

Specs:

  • Plant Height: 16–24″
  • Packet: 50 seeds
  • Avg. 14,100 seeds/oz
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Description

LIGHT PREFERENCE:

Sun.

SOIL REQUIREMENTS:

Average, well-drained soil.

PLANT SPACING:

9-12″.

HARDINESS ZONES:

Tender perennial in Zones 8-10.

HARVEST:

Fresh or dried: Harvest stems at desired length. Hang to dry.

USES:

Excellent bedding plant, great for mixed containers, and fresh cut filler.

SCIENTIFIC NAME:

Senecio cineraria