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Cineraria Seeds - Dusty Miller
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
6 - 10
HEIGHT
8 - 12 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer and fall
BLOOM COLOR
Yellow
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 5.5 - 6.0
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
Yes
About...
Dusty Miller (Cineraria Maritima Silverdust) - Start this attractive annual from Dusty Miller seeds! It is known for its attractive silvery-gray foliage and mounding form and makes a lovely accent plant in the border or in containers.
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Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
70 - 75F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Cover lightly with peat moss
SOWING RATE
4 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
10 - 12 inches
Dusty Miller (Cineraria Maritima Silverdust) - Start this attractive annual from Dusty Miller seeds! It is known for its attractive silvery-gray foliage and mounding form that makes a lovely accent plant in the border or in containers. Dusty Miller has lacy, lobed and deeply cut, silvery leaves and grows to 8 - 12 inches tall and wide.
Unique back-drop
Dusty Miller produces flowers that are golden yellow in color. The silvery colored foliage makes a wonderful back-drop for brightly colored bedding plants. The contrasts can be very striking. Shear or pinch back plants if they become leggy.
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How to grow
How To Grow Cineraria From Seed: Cineraria Maritima plants are tolerant of many soils, prefers full sun and a well-drained site. Sow Dusty Miller seeds indoors in starter trays 4 - 6 weeks before last frost.
Cover the flower seeds lightly with peat moss and keep moist until germination occurs. Transplant seedlings outdoors in the garden after frost season has passed. Space the Dusty Miller plants about 10 inches apart.
- Sowing Rate: 4 seeds per plant
- Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days
- Keep moist until germination
- Depth: Cover lightly with peat moss
Plant Specifications
Dusty Miller plants can winter over and act like a perennial in warmer areas, and mulching helps it survive the winter. Another common name for Cineraria Maritima is Silver Ragwort. The botanical name may also be Senecio cineraria.
- Height: 8 - 12 inches
- USDA Zones: 6 - 10
- Season: Annual
- Deer Resistant: Yes