{"id":93821,"date":"2024-07-18T15:19:31","date_gmt":"2024-07-18T14:19:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/produto\/uncategorized\/dusty-miller-senecio-cineraria-19cm-pot\/"},"modified":"2024-07-18T15:19:31","modified_gmt":"2024-07-18T14:19:31","slug":"dusty-miller-senecio-cineraria-19cm-pot","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/produto\/1-plants\/outdoor-plants-2\/dusty-miller-senecio-cineraria-19cm-pot\/","title":{"rendered":"Dusty Miller &#8211; Senecio cineraria (19cm pot)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Senecio cineraria<\/em>, also known as <em>Dusty Miller<\/em>, is an ornamental plant highly prized for its elegant silver foliage, which brightens up beds, borders, pots, and planters all year round. Its deeply lobed leaves, covered in a fine silver-grey down, create an extraordinary contrast with green foliage or colourful blooms. Native to Mediterranean coastal areas, it adapts perfectly to the Portuguese climate, standing out for its high resistance to heat, drought, wind, and sea spray. During spring and summer, it produces small yellow flowers clustered in inflorescences held above the foliage, adding even more ornamental interest to the plant. With its compact growth and low maintenance, it&#8217;s an excellent choice for Mediterranean gardens, coastal gardens, beds, borders, pots, planters, <em>rock gardens<\/em> and <em>xeriscapes<\/em>, where it helps create bright, elegant, and sustainable compositions. Add Senecio cineraria to your garden and enjoy the timeless beauty of one of the most iconic silver foliage plants. Beyond its ornamental value, it is frequently used by landscapers to create colour and texture contrast in compositions with Lavender, Santolina, Rosemary, and other drought-resistant plants.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scientific name<\/strong>: <em>Senecio cineraria<\/em> (currently classified as <em>Jacobaea maritima<\/em>)<br \/><strong>Common names<\/strong>: Dusty Miller, Silver Ragwort, Sea Cineraria<br \/><strong>Family<\/strong>: <em>Asteraceae<\/em><br \/><strong>Origin<\/strong>: Mediterranean Region<br \/><strong>Climate<\/strong>: Mediterranean<br \/><strong>Category<\/strong>: Outdoor plant<br \/><strong>Approximate height<\/strong>: 50cm<br \/><strong>Pot diameter<\/strong>: 19 cm<\/p>\n<p><strong>CUIDADOS<\/strong><br \/><strong>Light<\/strong>: Prefers full sun, where it develops more compact and intensely silver foliage. Tolerates light partial shade.<br \/><strong>Watering<\/strong>: Moderate to low. Once established, it shows excellent drought resistance. In pots, it should only be watered when the surface of the substrate is dry.<br \/><strong>Temperature<\/strong>: Tolerates heat, wind, and sea spray very well. Resists light frosts and adapts perfectly to the Portuguese climate.<br \/><strong>Fertilisation<\/strong>: Not very demanding. One application of a balanced fertiliser in spring is enough to promote healthy growth.<br \/><strong>Pruning<\/strong>: Remove spent flowers and old leaves to keep the plant compact and stimulate new growth.<br \/><strong>Soil<\/strong>: Prefers light, well-drained soils. Tolerates poor, sandy, and stony soils. Perfect for Mediterranean gardens, <em>rock gardens<\/em> and <em>xeriscapes<\/em>; an excellent option for landscaping projects with low water consumption and high heat resistance.<br \/><strong>Not Pet Friendly<\/strong>: Not considered a completely safe plant for pets. It is recommended to prevent ingestion by dogs and cats.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fun fact<\/strong>: The characteristic silver hue of <em>Senecio cineraria<\/em> results from a fine layer of hairs covering the leaves, which helps reflect solar radiation and reduce water loss. This natural adaptation allows it to thrive in hot, dry environments exposed to intense sun, making it one of the most used plants in Mediterranean and coastal gardens.<\/p>\n<p>WARNING! Representative photo \u2013 the image shown is of a specimen in stock at the time the product was added to the online catalogue and is for reference only. The plant supplied will be similar to the photo, though variations in size, number of flowers, or foliage density may occur depending on the time of year and the plant&#8217;s stage of development. The indicated height includes the plastic pot shown in the photograph.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Senecio cineraria, also known as Dusty Miller, is an ornamental plant highly prized for its elegant silver foliage, which brightens up beds, borders, pots, and planters all year round. Its deeply lobed leaves, covered in a fine silver-grey down, create an extraordinary contrast with green foliage or colourful blooms. 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