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Week 47 – November 21, 2024

Plant Information

Centaurea ragusina Silver Swirl

  • Centaurea ragusina Silver Swirl - Bloom
  • Centaurea ragusina Silver Swirl - Container
  • Centaurea ragusina Silver Swirl - Landscape

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Plant Details:

Scientific Name: Centaurea ragusina

Common Name: Snowflake Dusty Miller

Hardiness Zone: 6b - 9b

Blooming Season: Spring

Plant Habit: Mounded

Characteristics: Drought Tolerant, Rabbit Resistant, Colorful/Attractive Foliage, Low Maintenance

Water: Light

Fertilize: None or when needed only

Spacing: 13 - 16" (33 - 41cm)

Height: 8 - 11" (20 - 28cm)

Width: 11 - 14" (28 - 36cm)

Exposure: Sun

General Information: Stunning silver-white leaves will brighten any space and attract the eye! Lovely mounding appearance. Gracefully wavy leaf edges add a wonderful texture.

Grower Information:

Silvery white foliage with wavy leaf edges provides a welcome textural element. This distinctive foliage item is well-suited to border plantings and mixed containers. Offers better Winter hardiness than the competition.

'Balcentsirl'

Protection Information: EU PBRAF; PP35,838

(Flowering Only License)