Silver Swirl Dusty Miller

Centaurea ragusina 'Balcentsirl' PP #35,383

SKU #46605
6-11

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LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Reaches 8 to 12 in. tall, 11 to 14 in. wide.
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Description Beautiful velvety silver-white leaves add variety to the garden all season long. Bright yellow puff-ball-like flowers bloom in spring. The wavy edges of the foliage provide wonderful texture. This tough perennial loves full sun and can tolerate drought. A fabulous addition to a colorful mixed container, or the front of garden beds. Offers better winter hardiness than other, similar varieties.
Bloom Time Spring
Deciduous/Evergreen Herbaceous
Special Features Dramatic Foliage Color, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs
Problems/Solutions Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate Moderate
Patent Act Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Landscape Use Border, Container
Flower Color Yellow
Foliage Color Silver-green
Care Instructions Provide well-drained soil or potting mix. Best in full sun but tolerates some shade. Shelter from afternoon sun is beneficial in very hot climates. Allow soil to dry moderately between waters. Feed regularly throughout the growing season. Clip spent flowers for a tidy look. Remove yellowing foliage as needed.
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DescriptionBeautiful velvety silver-white leaves add variety to the garden all season long. Bright yellow puff-ball-like flowers bloom in spring. The wavy edges of the foliage provide wonderful texture. This tough perennial loves full sun and can tolerate drought. A fabulous addition to a colorful mixed container, or the front of garden beds. Offers better winter hardiness than other, similar varieties.
Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateModerate
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Flower ColorYellow
Foliage ColorSilver-green
Care
Care InstructionsProvide well-drained soil or potting mix. Best in full sun but tolerates some shade. Shelter from afternoon sun is beneficial in very hot climates. Allow soil to dry moderately between waters. Feed regularly throughout the growing season. Clip spent flowers for a tidy look. Remove yellowing foliage as needed.

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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.