The Dusty Miller flower, renowned for its silvery-gray foliage, is a popular choice among gardening enthusiasts. This versatile plant not only adds a unique tex
Dusty miller known for its striking silvery-gray foliage, hardy, low-maintenance perennial, serves as an effective contrast to flowering plants.
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.COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States
Dusty miller is an attractive, silvery plant that can serve as a stunner or offer a more subtle bit of color. Learn how to grow it now on Gardener's Path.
Stem Count: Grower's Bunch. Small-medium bunch sizes. Average 3-5 main stems with many clusters of fatty leaves....great for tearing off and individually placing throughout centerpieces Color: Silver/Grey Season: All Year Flower Design Type: Greenery Pros/Cons Flower Care Quantity Help Substitutes The Good: We adore the soft, fuzzy texture and color! It's been a go-to for years to provide that popular grey color all the brides are after! It provides wonderful texture and pairs well with Eucalyptus greenery.The Bad: Dusty Miller has a tendency to become floppy when out of water for extended periods of time, and it isn't the hardiest greenery in town. Keep this greenery in shallow water to avoid the leaves getting wet, as water damages the 'fuzzy look' on the foliage. Give the stems a fresh cut, and place in cool water. Remove leaves below waterline Keep Dusty Miller in a shallow cup, or leave on packaging to avoid leaves from getting wet. Dusty Miller is a 'Greenery'. Based on our design suggestions and this greenery's specific bunch size, here's our quantity recommendation: Bridal Bouquet: 1/2-1 bunch Maids: 1/3 bunch Bouts: N/A, a leave CAN brace against the jacket, but in general, Dusty Miller is too floppy Corsages: N/A Centerpieces: 1/3 bunch Large Arrangements: 1-2 bunches, but probably too short and delicate for tall designs or foam. Flower Moxie reserves the right to make changes or substitutions. All substitutions are only done as a last resort, and only when the reasons for doing so are reasonable and genuine. For example, if a flower becomes unavailable (off-crop), incorrect color, or not in good condition to grace a wedding function we will substitute a flower that has a similar color and price-point. Acceptable Subs: Dusty Miller is a tricky greenery to sub out due to it's very unique color and texture so we'd need to base our sub choice off of your existing order and color palette.
Dusty Miller Curly leaf is a trendy, cloud-like greenery that adds sophistication to any flower arrangement. Its chalky, frosted sage green leaves make bold-colored blooms pop with stunning contrast. Pair this greenery with pastel palettes to create romantic and delicate bouquets or centerpieces. Dusty Miller features a unique shimmer of silver that creates a gorgeous base for focal flowers to shine.
Dusty Miller Cineraria Seeds 5125. Open Pollinated. Annual. Approx. 250 seeds/pkt (5,200 seeds/gram) Almost ice white, deeply serrated, velvety foliage helps to make this an outstanding contrast plant for gardens and planters. Growing to 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 12-20 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 light shade.
Featuring a cluster of fuzzy gray leaves on a sturdy stem, this popular greenery is perfect for adding a touch of sophistication and texture to any arrangement. This premium variety is at least 50 cms in length.
Stem Count: Grower's Bunch. Small-medium bunch sizes. Average 3-5 main stems with many clusters of fatty leaves....great for tearing off and individually placing throughout centerpieces Color: Silver/Grey Season: All Year Flower Design Type: Greenery Pros/Cons Flower Care Quantity Help Substitutes The Good: We adore the soft, fuzzy texture and color! It's been a go-to for years to provide that popular grey color all the brides are after! It provides wonderful texture and pairs well with Eucalyptus greenery.The Bad: Dusty Miller has a tendency to become floppy when out of water for extended periods of time, and it isn't the hardiest greenery in town. Keep this greenery in shallow water to avoid the leaves getting wet, as water damages the 'fuzzy look' on the foliage. Give the stems a fresh cut, and place in cool water. Remove leaves below waterline Keep Dusty Miller in a shallow cup, or leave on packaging to avoid leaves from getting wet. Dusty Miller is a 'Greenery'. Based on our design suggestions and this greenery's specific bunch size, here's our quantity recommendation: Bridal Bouquet: 1/2-1 bunch Maids: 1/3 bunch Bouts: N/A, a leave CAN brace against the jacket, but in general, Dusty Miller is too floppy Corsages: N/A Centerpieces: 1/3 bunch Large Arrangements: 1-2 bunches, but probably too short and delicate for tall designs or foam. Flower Moxie reserves the right to make changes or substitutions. All substitutions are only done as a last resort, and only when the reasons for doing so are reasonable and genuine. For example, if a flower becomes unavailable (off-crop), incorrect color, or not in good condition to grace a wedding function we will substitute a flower that has a similar color and price-point. Acceptable Subs: Dusty Miller is a tricky greenery to sub out due to it's very unique color and texture so we'd need to base our sub choice off of your existing order and color palette.
Base foliage probably isn’t the first thing you think of when envisioning your wedding bouquet, but it is an important element that creates a market fresh feel and can also provide support for other stems in your arrangement. Today we take a look at one standout base foliage in particular, Dusty Miller. This plant is a favorite because it looks good with almost anything. The silvery color contrasts beautifully with dark, vibrant blossoms and also compliments the palest of blooms as well. The leaves of this perennial plant are covered with fine hairs giving them a soft, velvety appearance and also their silvery white color. Though it is not edible, it does have a lovely herbal appearance. Some varieties, as you’ll see below are lacier than others, which create a more delicate look. And though Dusty Miller is known for accenting other plants, it can be a star all on its own, as seen in this first photo below. See more bouquet inspiration in our flower gallery.
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. Ht. 8-18"
Looking for a decorative touch, a contrasting texture or a complimenting color? Amazingly, Dusty Miller offers all three! This low mounding tender perennial grows about 10 inches tall and wide, making it perfect for the front of your garden, borders, or container planting. We love its silver, velvety texture and how it compliments pastels while contrasts with bolder colors, looking equally strong in either situation. Holding up well in floral arrangements, add Dusty Miller leaves to your vases, bridal bouquets, and fall arrangements.
How to grow and harvest Dusty Miller
An accent plant that has always bored me a little worked its way into my heart this past summer and I now declare “I love Dusty Miller.” Botanically speaking, its Senecio Cineraria. Nat…
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