This seed mix consists of Dusty Miller Silver Dust, New Look and Cirrus varieties. These unique plants look as though they're covered in fresh frost, but in reality thrive in hot and dry conditions. They thrive indoors and outdoors, grow easily, and love lots of light.
About the seeds:
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difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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germination time |
7-14 days |
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depth |
1/4” |
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spacing |
2-4 seeds per 3" nursery pot |
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recommended planter |
2"-4" nursery pot to start (no terra cotta) |
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time to maturity |
~3 months |
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seed prep |
pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none |
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method |
greenhouse | paper towel method |
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temperature |
70F - 85F |
About the Plants:
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description |
small shrubs with lobed leaves and light green/white foliage |
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difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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growth speed |
slow | medium | fast |
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size of plant |
8"-10" in height and spread |
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light |
full sun | partial sun | shade | grow lights |
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soil |
well-draining coconut coir/peat-based potting mix |
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temperature |
warm | cool |
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pet-friendly |
cats | dogs | no |
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pests |
minimal pests, look out for aphids, slugs, etc. |
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fertilization |
heavy | moderate | light |
Instructions:
Dusty miller are a great beginner-friendly plant. To sow the seeds, sow them 1/4" deep in soil, keep them warm, out of direct sunlight, and moist. Since this is a variety mix, some seeds will germinate more slowly than others, so give them time to sprout! If growing outdoors, start the seeds indoors 12-16 weeks prior to the last frost so they can be transplanted outdoors. If their growth is leggy, or their color lacks that silvery-frosted tone, they likely need more light. Zones 7-10.
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These seeds are for the 2024 growing season.
