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Angel Wings® Senecio
Senecio candicans 'Senaw' PP #28,830
Pronunciation: sen-NEESH-shee-oh KAN-dee-kans
SKU #43134
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Allow soil to dry between waterings.
SIZE:
Fast growing; reaches 10 to 16 in. tall and wide.
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| Description | A sensational, rounded plant with large, broad, toothy, silvery white, velvety leaves. Use to create a bold backdrop to green-leaved plants and colorful flowering perennials in sunny, drought tolerant borders, rock gardens, succulent gardens, and containers. A frost-tender perennial; overwinter indoors or treat as an annual in cold winter regions. |
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| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Waterwise, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Accent |
| Foliage Color | Silver-blue |
| Companion Plants | Yarrow (Achillea); Catmint (Nepeta); Sedum (Sedum); Ice Plant (Delosperma); Salvia (Salvia); Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe) |
| Care Instructions | Highly adaptable, provided well-draining soil with low moisture. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system, allowing soil to dry slightly between intervals; once established, tolerates drought. Take care not to overwater. Pinch back upright stems periodically to encourage lower, bushier growth. |
Details
| Description | A sensational, rounded plant with large, broad, toothy, silvery white, velvety leaves. Use to create a bold backdrop to green-leaved plants and colorful flowering perennials in sunny, drought tolerant borders, rock gardens, succulent gardens, and containers. A frost-tender perennial; overwinter indoors or treat as an annual in cold winter regions. |
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| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Waterwise, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Accent |
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| Foliage Color | Silver-blue |
| Companion Plants | Yarrow (Achillea); Catmint (Nepeta); Sedum (Sedum); Ice Plant (Delosperma); Salvia (Salvia); Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Highly adaptable, provided well-draining soil with low moisture. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system, allowing soil to dry slightly between intervals; once established, tolerates drought. Take care not to overwater. Pinch back upright stems periodically to encourage lower, bushier growth. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Angel Wings® Senecio produce flowers?
Prized for foliage.
Is Angel Wings® Senecio evergreen or deciduous?
Angel Wings® Senecio is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Angel Wings® Senecio?
Angel Wings® Senecio is Dramatic Foliage Color, Waterwise, Fast Growing.
Is Angel Wings® Senecio resistant to pests or animals?
Coastal Exposure, Drought Tolerant
How fast does Angel Wings® Senecio grow?
Angel Wings® Senecio has a Fast growth rate.
Where can I use Angel Wings® Senecio in my landscape?
Angel Wings® Senecio is suitable for: Border, Container, Accent.
What color is the foliage of Angel Wings® Senecio?
Angel Wings® Senecio has Silver-blue foliage.
What plants grow well with Angel Wings® Senecio?
Good companion plants for Angel Wings® Senecio include: Yarrow (Achillea); Catmint (Nepeta); Sedum (Sedum); Ice Plant (Delosperma); Salvia (Salvia); Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe).
How do I care for Angel Wings® Senecio?
Highly adaptable, provided well-draining soil with low moisture. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system, allowing soil to dry slightly between intervals; once established, tolerates drought. Take care not to overwater. Pinch back upright stems periodically to encourage lower, bushier growth.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.