Dusty Miller
In the Mediterranean region, Dusty Millergrows as a perennial subshrub. Because of its sensitivity to frost, we cultivate it as an annual plant. Dusty Miller is one of the most popular ornamental foliage plants. With its beautiful foliage, it softens color contrasts and gives structure to vibrant flower beds.
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Factsheet
- Growth type
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- half shrub
- one year old
- Growth height (from)
- from 15 cm to 40 cm
- Growth width (from)
- from 10 cm to 30 cm
- Growth characteristics
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- upright
- bushy
- Flower shape
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- Flowercups
- terminal
- tubular
- Sham cones
- Flower characteristics
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- unimpressive
- Leaf color
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- silver grey
- page format
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- ovate
- pinnate
- Light
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- sunny to scattered light
- Soil type
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- stony to sandy
- Soil Moisture
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- moderately dry
- Nutrient requirements
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- low in nutrients
- Decorative or utility value
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- Flower Decoration
- Leaf ornaments
- Winter Hardness
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- frost-sensitive
- Use
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- Flowerbeds
- Borders
- Grave planting
- Planters
- Garden style
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- cottage garden
- Flower garden
- patio
- Park area
- Pot garden
In the Mediterranean region, Dusty Miller grows as a perennial subshrub. Because of its sensitivity to frost, we cultivate it as an annual plant. It is one of the most popular ornamental foliage plants. With its beautiful foliage, it softens color contrasts and gives structure to vibrant flower beds.
Sunny and warm
Flowers/leaves: Leaves in white and green tones, with different pubescence depending on the variety; the inconspicuous flowers do not appear until the second year. Height: 5.90 to 15.74 inches. Where to plant: The Dusty Miller looks particularly beautiful between red and blue blooming summer flowers. It is suitable for borders, as a border for flower beds and as an addition to flower bowls.
In stores, varieties with different leaf shapes and colors are available, e.g. in silver-white, green-white and woolly-white pubescence.
Soil rich in nutrients, but not too much nitrogen
Preculture in potting soil from mid-February to mid-March. Put in the garden in mid-May. The young plants should not receive too much nitrogen, otherwise they will develop green leaves.