Dusty Miller Seeds

Senecio cineraria

This plant provides soft gray, almost white leaves that help show off other plants. In addition to those with bold, white leaves, look for the fine, feathery varieties that offer a more subtle contrast. Dusty miller does its best in full sun but will tolerate light shade. Most varieties grow 8-12 inches tall.

Silver Dust Dusty Miller Seeds
All time favorite for beddings, borders and containers. This silvery-gray foliage is dilicate and deeply cut.
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Flower Garden � Tips on Growing Dusty Miller From Seeds

This name is given to a lot of plants with gray-silver foliage. The Dusty Miller of one region may be unknown to another. Dusty Miller do produces flowers, however most home gardeners grow them for their fern-like, silvery foliage. They are often used in a flowerbed, or they are perfect for border edging.

Germination:

Directly seed Dusty Miller into your garden 2-3 weeks before the last frost in your zone.
For an early start, sow Dusty Miller seeds indoors in seed trays or plug pots, 6-8 weeks before the last frost.
Keep the soil moist during the germination period. If starting indoors, we recommend using a heated germination mat.
DO NOT cover seed.
Soil temperature for germination 70-75�F
Days to Germinate: Can take 10-15 days at correct temperature.
Grow Dusty Miller in full sun to partial shade.
They grow well in rich, well drained soil, but will tolerate average soil. Mix in compost and manure prior to planting.
If growing as a perennial, select a location where they can grow undisturbed for years.
Dusty Miller can be grown as annuals, too.
Allow the soil to dry between watering. Once the top couple inches of soil is dry, water thoroughly. Add a general purpose fertilizer once or twice a month, especially in poor soils. Mulching around plants will help keep weeds down, make an attractive appearance, and provide nutrients to the plants.
Dusty Miller grow tall, 10" - 18" tall. They will produce flowers. Many people remove them, or pinch back the buds to promote leaf growth. Trim plants as desired, to maintain an attractive shape.

USDA Hardiness Zone -First Frost Date- Last Frost Date

Zone 1 -July 15th -June 15th
Zone 2 -August 15th- May 15th
Zone 3 -September 15th May 15th
Zone 4 -September 15th May 15th
Zone 5 -October 15th April 15th
Zone 6 -October 15th April 15th
Zone 7 -October 15th April 15th
Zone 8 -November 15th March 15th
Zone 9 -December 15th February 15th
Zone 10 -December 15th January 31st (sometimes earlier)
Zone 11 -No frost. No frost.