Description
Dusty Miller Cineraria Seeds 5125. Open Pollinated. Annual.
Approx. 250 seeds/pkt (5,200 seeds/gram)
Open pollinated. 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 25 cm 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.’
How to Grow
Best started indoors 8-10 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 20 days at 24° C. Thin to one plant per cell and grow on at 15° C before hardening off and transplanting outside in mid to late May. Space plants 25 cm apart in the garden. Grows best in full sun but will tolerate but not thrive in partial shade.
