Silverdust Dusty Miller Seed
Quick Facts
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Latin Name
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Senecio cineraria
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Days To Maturity
Days To Maturity
Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date.
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56 for containers; 88 for cut foliage
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Life Cycle
Life Cycle
Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature).
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Tender Perennial
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Hybrid Status
Hybrid Status
Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
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Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next. -
Open Pollinated
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Product Features
Product Features
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Grows Well in Containers
- Variety does well when grown in a container.
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Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
- Variety good for fresh cut-flower displays.
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Ideal for Drying and Crafts
- Variety is excellent for creating dried flowers.
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Silverdust Dusty Miller Seed
Finely cut leaves resemble snowflakes.
Dusty Miller's silvery foliage is now a very popular cut-flower filler for elegant bouquets. Silverdust has large, 3-7" long, velvety leaves with a magical snowflake appearance. Plants are uniform and 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:
Quick Facts
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Latin Name
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Senecio cineraria
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Days To Maturity
Days To Maturity
Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date.
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56 for containers; 88 for cut foliage
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Life Cycle
Life Cycle
Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature).
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Tender Perennial
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Hybrid Status
Hybrid Status
Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
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Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next. -
Open Pollinated
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Product Features
Product Features
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Grows Well in Containers
- Variety does well when grown in a container.
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Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
- Variety good for fresh cut-flower displays.
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Ideal for Drying and Crafts
- Variety is excellent for creating dried flowers.
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- This product does not ship to the following countries: United Arab Emirates, Austria, Australia, Barbados, Belgium, Bulgaria, Bermuda, Bahamas, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, United Kingdom, Greece, Hong Kong, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Kuwait, Cayman Islands, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Singapore, Slovenia, Slovakia, San Marino, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Taiwan, Ukraine.
DAYS TO GERMINATION:
7-10 days at 72-75°F (22-24°C).SOWING:
Transplant (recommended): Sow 8-10 weeks before last frost. Do not cover seed as light is required for germination; a light covering of vermiculite may be used to help maintain moisture. Bottom water or mist to avoid covering the seed with displaced soil. Transplant into cell packs or larger containers when the first true leaves appear. Keep the foliage dry if possible and avoid watering late in the day to reduce the risk of Alternaria. Direct seeding is not recommended.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:
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