How to grow Dusty Miller

Senecio cineraria

Full Sun
OR
Partial Sun
Medium

This tender perennial is usually grown as an annual in zones 3-8.²
Pinch out growing tips to keep plant compact

Growing Dusty Miller from seed

easier from stem cuttings

Aim to sow 0.0 inches (0.0 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 7.8 inches (20.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 18°C / 64°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations*, you should look at sowing Dusty Miller about 70 days before your last frost date .

Transplanting Dusty Miller

Useful in pots and containers or at the front of borders

As Dusty Miller is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out (around -5°C / 23°F as a guideline) - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

By our calculations*, you should look at planting out Dusty Miller about 0 days after your last frost date.

How long does Dusty Miller take to grow?

These estimates for how long Dusty Miller takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Dusty Miller to germinate?: 6 days
Average 6 days | Min 3 days | Max 11 days (17)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Dusty Miller?: + 56 days
Average 56 days | Min 48 days | Max 163 days (13)
Days to Maturity How long until Dusty Miller is ready for harvest / bloom?: + days
Average days | Min days | Max days (0)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Dusty Miller?: = days

When should I plant Dusty Miller?

Our when to plant Dusty Miller estimates are relative to your last frost date.

When to sow The number of days to sow Dusty Miller before or after your last frost date.: 70 days before Last Frost Date
When to plant out The number of days to plant out Dusty Miller before or after your last frost date.: 0 days after Last Frost Date

Other names for Dusty Miller

Jacobaea maritima, Silver Ragwort, Silver Leaf

Cineraria maritima

Footnotes

¹ Missouri Botanical Garden&

² Floradata