Silver Dust / Dusty Miller Seeds (Cineraria maritima candicans)

Silver Dust, also known as Dusty Miller, is a striking foliage plant prized for its silvery, velvety leaves and compact, mounding habit. It adds contrast and texture to borders, containers, and mixed plantings. Its soft silver foliage complements vibrant flowers beautifully and remains attractive throughout the growing season.

What Makes It Special

• Elegant silvery foliage that brightens garden beds

• Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established

• Perfect for contrast planting in borders and containers

• Compact, mounding growth habit

Key Features

• Botanical name: Cineraria maritima candicans

• Common name: Silver Dust / Dusty Miller

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 20–30 cm tall, 25–35 cm spread

• Position: Full sun to partial shade; well-drained soil

• Flowering period: Mainly foliage interest; flowers occasionally in summer (small yellow blooms)

Ideal For

• Borders and edging for contrast with colorful flowers

• Containers, window boxes, and mixed plantings

• Rock gardens and patio displays

• Low-maintenance decorative foliage

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: February–April indoors

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds thinly on the surface of moist seed compost and press gently (do not cover)

   • Keep at 18–20°C; germination takes 10–20 days

3. Transplanting: When seedlings have 2–3 true leaves, transplant into individual pots

4. Care: Plant out after frost; water moderately, avoid waterlogging