Dusty miller

Base foliage probably isn’t the first thing you think of when envisioning your wedding bouquet, but it is an important element that creates a market fresh feel and can also provide support for other stems in your arrangement. Today we take a look at one standout base foliage in particular, Dusty Miller. This plant is a favorite because it looks good with almost anything. The silvery color contrasts beautifully with dark, vibrant blossoms and also compliments the palest of blooms as well. The…

Dusty miller is an attractive, silvery plant that can serve as a stunner or offer a more subtle bit of color. Learn how to grow it now on Gardener's Path.

Description Notes The Dusty Miller exhibits growth to 1' or more, with velvet gray leaves that have broad, roundish lobes. Yellow flower heads appear through the middle of the plant during most months of the year. Cut heads back occasionally to encourage bushiness. Planting: 1. Dig a hole 1" less the depth and 2 times the width of the container. 2. Fill hole with water, let soak. 3. Set root ball in hole. 4. Fill hole halway with native soil and water. 5. Finish backfilling hole, build basin…

Dusty miller greenery for bridal bouquet

Dusty miller known for its striking silvery-gray foliage, hardy, low-maintenance perennial, serves as an effective contrast to flowering plants.

How to grow and harvest Dusty Miller

Not all beautiful gardens are centered around show stopping flowers. Sometimes, gardens are a little “quieter”, in that they’re all about foliage and texture. A..

DIAMOND FLOWERS April's favorite flower color is diamond-white. This year, we are spotlighting unique flower colors for you to use in custom flower arrangements, wedding bouquets, centerpieces and anywhere else you might need great-looking flowers. To make the chosen colors a little more interesting, we are starting with birthstone colors. Last month's was aquamarine, and this month it's diamond, or whiteish-silver. (Click here for all of our color of the month posts) The name diamond is…

Im really loving dusty miller this year.

A widely popular cut-flower filler, dusty miller's soft, silvery foliage also makes an ideal dried flower. Grows well in containers. Tender perennial.