Cineraria Candicans Seed

A striking silver foliage plant forming soft velvety leaves with a bold architectural look and excellent drought tolerance. 

 

Silver Ragwort Candicans is admired for its broad silvery white leaves which create a bright contrast in borders containers and mixed plantings and its soft felt like texture gives it a distinctive presence in any display.

 

Plants form rounded mounds of evergreen foliage and hold their colour throughout the season offering structure and brightness even in dry exposed sites

The leaves begin with simple shapes and develop more intricate lobes as they mature creating a layered textured effect that works beautifully alongside flowering plants.

 

Candicans is valued for its drought tolerance and low maintenance nature making it ideal for gardeners seeking reliable foliage interest with minimal care

Although grown mainly for its foliage it may produce small yellow flowers in summer though many gardeners pinch these out to maintain the strongest leaf display.

 

This variety thrives in full sun and well drained soil and performs well in coastal or rocky settings where other plants may struggle.

 

Seed Qty Approx 0.1 grams

 

Sowing and planting

Sow indoors February to April 

Germination 10 to 20 days at 18 to 22 C

Grow in free draining soil in full sun

Height 40 to 60 cm

Spread 40 to 60 cm

 

 

Sowing instructions

Sow thinly on the surface of moist fine compost and press gently without covering heavily

Keep lightly moist until seedlings appear then prick out and grow on in bright conditions before planting out after frost

 

Growing and maintenance

Remove older leggy growth to keep plants compact

Pinch out flower buds if you want to focus growth on foliage

Water sparingly once established as plants prefer dry conditions

 

Uses and benefits

Bold silver foliage

Soft velvety leaves

Excellent drought tolerance

Ideal for borders containers and coastal gardens

Evergreen structure and long season interest

 

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