Jacobaea maritima 'Silver Dust'
Silver cineraria, Sea ragwort, Silver groundsel
Also known as Cineraria maritima, Cineraria candicans, Senecio cineraria 'Silver Dust', Cineraria 'Silver Dust'
- Height × spread
- 0.4m × 0.5m
- Position
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- Average winter to - 10C (RHS H4)
Availability
Please ask in store about availability
Many plants are seasonal. Call 01234 567890 to check current stock.
About this plant
This has silvered foliage that is deeply cut and forms a dense mound of foliage. At a distance it is high impact, with a filigree effect. It is a foliage plant, the flowers having little consequence. It is often used in high contrast bedding displays where it is combined with rich blue lobelias and scarlet geraniums. It can be also be used in a more subtle and interesting manner with pink and purple, or even blackish shades.
- Foliage colour
- Silver
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- No
- Shape
- Cube
- Height
- 0.4m
- Spread
- 0.5m
- Season of interest
- Summer, Autumn
- Evergreen
- Evergreen
- Garden style
- Seaside garden
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Well drained soil, Dry soil, Drought resistant
- Hardiness
- Average winter to - 10C (RHS H4)
- Borders & containers
- Borders and containers
- Use for
- Bedding plant
- Hazards
- No
- Pet safe
- Yes – listed in our pet-safe plants
Spring
Spring - late · Outdoors
Feed with slow release fertiliser
Apply a general purpose slow release fertiliser, spreading it around the root area of the plant as it is coming into growth. (Or apply a liquid feed at regular intervals throughout the growing season.)
This is a simple way to provide a nutrient boost as a single annual procedure.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water in dry periods
Established plants in the ground can cope with 7-10 days of dryness, and shrubs often manage 2 to 3 weeks. Water one section of the garden thoroughly each day rather than a little everywhere. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather.
Planting & general
Compost · Planting
Multi-purpose compost
Use a good quality peat-free multi-purpose compost when growing in pots and containers.