Dusty Miller 'Candicans'

Candicans is a vigorous and highly productive variety of Dusty Miller, prized for its soft, velvety silver foliage. Taller and more robust than Silverdust, Candicans grows with a fuller habit and broader, less deeply lobed leaves that add elegant contrast and texture to garden beds and floral arrangements.

An excellent foliage filler for both fresh and dried bouquets, this variety thrives in heat and poor soils, and its silvery leaves bring out the colours of surrounding blooms. Flowers are typically removed to promote lush, continuous leaf growth.

Also known as Silver Ragwort, Senecio cineraria, or Jacobaea maritima.
Grown as an annual in most regions, though technically a tender perennial in Zones 8–10.

DETAILS:

QTY: 50

TYPE: Annual

SITE: Full Sun

DEPTH: Cover Lightly - Needs light to germinate

GERMINATION: 7-10 days at 22 - 24°C

HEIGHT: 16" - 24”

MATURITY: 56 Days for containers. 88 for foliage

SPACING: 9-12”

PINCH: 6-8"


HOW TO GROW:

Transplant (recommended): Sow 8–10 weeks before the last frost. Do not cover seeds, as light is required for germination—a light layer of vermiculite may be applied to help retain moisture. Bottom water or mist gently to avoid displacing seeds.

Transplant into cell packs or larger containers once the first true leaves appear. Keep foliage as dry as possible and avoid late-day watering to reduce the risk of Alternaria (leaf spot disease).

Direct seeding is not recommended.