Sold in Liners of 288 Sold as 250 | |
Price Per Plug: | 16.6¢ |
Total Per Tray: | $41.50 |
Dusty Miller Quicksilver, also known as Senecio cineraria, is a tender perennial foliage plant native to the Mediterranean. This cultivar is part of the Hem Genetics low grow series and offers a naturally dwarf habit of 8-10" tall and wide without PGRs. Silver-gray indented foliage brings a lacy look to the garden or as filler in bouquets. Perennial in zone 8-10, Dusty Miller Quicksilver adds elegance to combinations, landscape borders, and patio containers, excelling from spring to frost in any region. This plant flourishes in full sun with minimal water, tolerating drought and heat all summer. For a softer look, try growing Dusty Miller New Look. This variety is more compact and low-growing than either Silverado or Silverdust.
Sell Dusty Miller Quicksilver to customers looking for unique foliage to add to a landscape or mixed container. This plant offers many benefits, from low-maintenance care and excellent heat and drought tolerance to deer resistance and a naturally dwarfing habit. Create dramatic contrast in landscape beds, borders, and mixed containers by pairing this plant with any brightly colored perennial flowers or green foliage plants. Try offering Heliotrope, Blue Salvia, Lavender, Buddleja, and Roses as companion plants. This variety flourishes as an annual or tender perennial in zone 8-10.
Coach Your Customer
1. Space plants 8-10" apart in well-drained soil in full sun.
2. Water twice a week as the plant establishes a root system, allowing the soil to dry completely between waterings. Water once per week or less for the rest of the season.
For best results with Dusty Miller Quicksilver, plant one seedling plug per 1801-cell or 4-inch container. Use well-drained soil with a pH of 5.5-6.3, EC of 0.5-1.8 mS/cm, and high feed with a calcium-based fertilizer (270-330 ppm N). Avoid excess ammonium or nitrogen, which can cause plants to stretch. Use additional magnesium sulfate and iron chelate once or twice. Provide temperatures of 58-60 nighttime and 60-64 daytime. Watch for spider mites, aphids, whiteflies, thrips, botrytis, powdery mildew, and leaf spot.
Small yellow flowers may bloom in summer but detract from the foliage. We recommend pinching off any flowers that appear.
This plant doesn't require pinching.
Space containers for adequate airflow and sunlight penetration around the base and foliage of each plant. We recommend spacing 4-inch containers of Dusty Miller Quicksilver seedling plugs 5-7" on center. Adjust as needed for your greenhouse and plants.
This plant is naturally dwarfing and doesn't require PGRs. However, apply daminozide or chlormequat cycocel to create even more compact plants. Avoid using ammonium- or nitrogen-based fertilizer which can cause stretching. Use a calcium-based, well-balanced fertilizer for best results.
Scout for spider mites, aphids, whiteflies, and thrips as part of an Integrated Pest Management program.
Spider Mites are tiny pests that cause stippling, yellowing, and webbing on foliage by feeding on plant sap. They flourish in warm, dry environments. Use correct water and fertilizing practices; over-fertilizing can attract spider mites. Proper humidity levels, predatory mites or ladybugs, and insecticidal soaps or oils may prevent or address a spider mite infestation.
Whiteflies are small, winged insects that eat plant sap and cause yellowed leaves and stunted growth. Severe infestations can lead to plants dying. Prevent infestations by sanitizing surfaces and tools and removing debris. Introduce natural predators and use sticky traps to control populations. Insecticidal soaps and oils are also effective against this pest.
Thrips are tiny insects that eat plant tissue and can transmit viruses. Watch for silvery-white streaks or black spots on foliage and distorted growth. Use natural predators (like predatory mites), insecticidal soap, neem oil, and sticky traps to control infestations and prevent spread.
Aphids are small, soft-bodied insects that cause damage by sucking sap from plant tissue. They reproduce quickly and are particularly attracted to young growth. Curling and yellowed leaves, stunted growth, and stickiness on leaves are signs of an infestation. These insects also spread diseases and reproduce rapidly. Use biological controls or horticultural oils to discourage and kill aphids.
This plant isn't prone to disease. Implement preventative strategies in your commercial greenhouse, especially watering at the base of each plant, allowing the soil to dry between waterings, and providing good airflow and spacing. Watch for signs of botrytis, powdery mildew, and leaf spot.
Botrytis is a common fungal disease that causes brown spots on stems, leaves, and flowers. Remove and destroy affected plants, maintain appropriate humidity levels, and apply fungicides with boscalid, fenhexamid, or iprodione to control the spread. Water plants in the morning and allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Powdery Mildew is a fungal disease that thrives in humid conditions, appearing as a white or gray coating on foliage and flowers. Provide good airflow in your greenhouse. We recommend horizontal airflow fans to help control humidity levels alongside a dehumidifier or manual venting. Remove and destroy infected plants and apply fungicides as needed or preventatively. Look for the active ingredients myclobutanil, trifloxystrobin, or potassium bicarbonate to combat Powdery Mildew threatening your seedling plugs.
Bacterial Leaf Spot results from a bacterial pathogen and causes water-soaked yellow or brown lesions on foliage. These may merge and cause leaves to turn yellow and drop. Prevent bacterial leaf spot by practicing sanitation and hygiene, watering at the base of each plant, and space plants for adequate circulation and light penetration. At the first signs of infection, remove the affected leaves and treat the remaining plants with a copper-based fungicide like hydroxide, sulfate, oxychloride, or octanoate. Use fungicides carefully according to the label's instructions, and be aware that applying copper-based fungicides at high rates or during hot, dry weather can lead to phytotoxicity.
We recommend planting one seedling plug per 1801 cell or 4-inch container or three per 6- or 10-inch container. Completely bury the ellepot centered or evenly spaced in the container.
4 Inch crop time | 5-7 Weeks |
---|---|
Bloom Period | Year Round |
Habit | Mounding, Upright |
Height | 8-10 Inches |
Light | Full Sun |
Minimum Temp | 58 |
Perennial Zone | 7-10 |
Water Needs | Light |
Patented Plant | No |
12-16-2024 (Week 51) | 0 |
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12-23-2024 (Week 52) | 0 |
12-30-2024 (Week 01) | 0 |
01-06-2025 (Week 02) | 0 |
01-13-2025 (Week 03) | 0 |
01-20-2025 (Week 04) | 0 |
01-27-2025 (Week 05) | 4,000 |
02-03-2025 (Week 06) | 3,750 |
02-10-2025 (Week 07) | 4,000 |
02-17-2025 (Week 08) | 4,000 |
02-24-2025 (Week 09) | 4,000 |
03-03-2025 (Week 10) | 3,500 |
03-10-2025 (Week 11) | 4,000 |
03-17-2025 (Week 12) | 4,000 |
03-24-2025 (Week 13) | 4,000 |
03-31-2025 (Week 14) | 4,000 |
04-07-2025 (Week 15) | 4,000 |
04-14-2025 (Week 16) | 4,000 |
04-21-2025 (Week 17) | 4,000 |
04-28-2025 (Week 18) | 4,000 |
05-05-2025 (Week 19) | 4,000 |
05-12-2025 (Week 20) | 4,000 |
05-19-2025 (Week 21) | 4,000 |
05-26-2025 (Week 22) | 4,000 |
06-02-2025 (Week 23) | 4,000 |
06-09-2025 (Week 24) | 4,000 |
06-16-2025 (Week 25) | 4,000 |
06-23-2025 (Week 26) | 4,000 |
06-30-2025 (Week 27) | 4,000 |
07-07-2025 (Week 28) | 4,000 |
07-14-2025 (Week 29) | 4,000 |
07-21-2025 (Week 30) | 4,000 |
07-28-2025 (Week 31) | 4,000 |
08-04-2025 (Week 32) | 0 |
08-11-2025 (Week 33) | 0 |
08-18-2025 (Week 34) | 0 |
08-25-2025 (Week 35) | 0 |
09-01-2025 (Week 36) | 0 |
09-08-2025 (Week 37) | 0 |
Dusty Miller Quicksilver, also known as Senecio cineraria, is a tender perennial foliage plant native to the Mediterranean. This cultivar is part of the Hem Genetics low grow series and offers a naturally dwarf habit of 8-10" tall and wide without PGRs. Silver-gray indented foliage brings a lacy look to the garden or as filler in bouquets. Perennial in zone 8-10, Dusty Miller Quicksilver adds elegance to combinations, landscape borders, and patio containers, excelling from spring to frost in any region. This plant flourishes in full sun with minimal water, tolerating drought and heat all summer. For a softer look, try growing Dusty Miller New Look. This variety is more compact and low-growing than either Silverado or Silverdust.
Sell Dusty Miller Quicksilver to customers looking for unique foliage to add to a landscape or mixed container. This plant offers many benefits, from low-maintenance care and excellent heat and drought tolerance to deer resistance and a naturally dwarfing habit. Create dramatic contrast in landscape beds, borders, and mixed containers by pairing this plant with any brightly colored perennial flowers or green foliage plants. Try offering Heliotrope, Blue Salvia, Lavender, Buddleja, and Roses as companion plants. This variety flourishes as an annual or tender perennial in zone 8-10.
Coach Your Customer
1. Space plants 8-10" apart in well-drained soil in full sun.
2. Water twice a week as the plant establishes a root system, allowing the soil to dry completely between waterings. Water once per week or less for the rest of the season.
For best results with Dusty Miller Quicksilver, plant one seedling plug per 1801-cell or 4-inch container. Use well-drained soil with a pH of 5.5-6.3, EC of 0.5-1.8 mS/cm, and high feed with a calcium-based fertilizer (270-330 ppm N). Avoid excess ammonium or nitrogen, which can cause plants to stretch. Use additional magnesium sulfate and iron chelate once or twice. Provide temperatures of 58-60 nighttime and 60-64 daytime. Watch for spider mites, aphids, whiteflies, thrips, botrytis, powdery mildew, and leaf spot.
Small yellow flowers may bloom in summer but detract from the foliage. We recommend pinching off any flowers that appear.
This plant doesn't require pinching.
Space containers for adequate airflow and sunlight penetration around the base and foliage of each plant. We recommend spacing 4-inch containers of Dusty Miller Quicksilver seedling plugs 5-7" on center. Adjust as needed for your greenhouse and plants.
This plant is naturally dwarfing and doesn't require PGRs. However, apply daminozide or chlormequat cycocel to create even more compact plants. Avoid using ammonium- or nitrogen-based fertilizer which can cause stretching. Use a calcium-based, well-balanced fertilizer for best results.
Scout for spider mites, aphids, whiteflies, and thrips as part of an Integrated Pest Management program.
Spider Mites are tiny pests that cause stippling, yellowing, and webbing on foliage by feeding on plant sap. They flourish in warm, dry environments. Use correct water and fertilizing practices; over-fertilizing can attract spider mites. Proper humidity levels, predatory mites or ladybugs, and insecticidal soaps or oils may prevent or address a spider mite infestation.
Whiteflies are small, winged insects that eat plant sap and cause yellowed leaves and stunted growth. Severe infestations can lead to plants dying. Prevent infestations by sanitizing surfaces and tools and removing debris. Introduce natural predators and use sticky traps to control populations. Insecticidal soaps and oils are also effective against this pest.
Thrips are tiny insects that eat plant tissue and can transmit viruses. Watch for silvery-white streaks or black spots on foliage and distorted growth. Use natural predators (like predatory mites), insecticidal soap, neem oil, and sticky traps to control infestations and prevent spread.
Aphids are small, soft-bodied insects that cause damage by sucking sap from plant tissue. They reproduce quickly and are particularly attracted to young growth. Curling and yellowed leaves, stunted growth, and stickiness on leaves are signs of an infestation. These insects also spread diseases and reproduce rapidly. Use biological controls or horticultural oils to discourage and kill aphids.
This plant isn't prone to disease. Implement preventative strategies in your commercial greenhouse, especially watering at the base of each plant, allowing the soil to dry between waterings, and providing good airflow and spacing. Watch for signs of botrytis, powdery mildew, and leaf spot.
Botrytis is a common fungal disease that causes brown spots on stems, leaves, and flowers. Remove and destroy affected plants, maintain appropriate humidity levels, and apply fungicides with boscalid, fenhexamid, or iprodione to control the spread. Water plants in the morning and allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Powdery Mildew is a fungal disease that thrives in humid conditions, appearing as a white or gray coating on foliage and flowers. Provide good airflow in your greenhouse. We recommend horizontal airflow fans to help control humidity levels alongside a dehumidifier or manual venting. Remove and destroy infected plants and apply fungicides as needed or preventatively. Look for the active ingredients myclobutanil, trifloxystrobin, or potassium bicarbonate to combat Powdery Mildew threatening your seedling plugs.
Bacterial Leaf Spot results from a bacterial pathogen and causes water-soaked yellow or brown lesions on foliage. These may merge and cause leaves to turn yellow and drop. Prevent bacterial leaf spot by practicing sanitation and hygiene, watering at the base of each plant, and space plants for adequate circulation and light penetration. At the first signs of infection, remove the affected leaves and treat the remaining plants with a copper-based fungicide like hydroxide, sulfate, oxychloride, or octanoate. Use fungicides carefully according to the label's instructions, and be aware that applying copper-based fungicides at high rates or during hot, dry weather can lead to phytotoxicity.
We recommend planting one seedling plug per 1801 cell or 4-inch container or three per 6- or 10-inch container. Completely bury the ellepot centered or evenly spaced in the container.
4 Inch crop time | 5-7 Weeks |
---|---|
Bloom Period | Year Round |
Habit | Mounding, Upright |
Height | 8-10 Inches |
Light | Full Sun |
Minimum Temp | 58 |
Perennial Zone | 7-10 |
Water Needs | Light |
Patented Plant | No |