Cut flower
Dusty Miller
Jacobaea maritima
Felted silver foliage that calms hot pinks and oranges in arrangements.
Full sun
Low
Well-drained
Very easy
Yes
Ornamental
Perennial
Half-hardy
10 L
25 cm
Cut flower
Eucalyptus 'Silver Dollar'
Both silvery-leaved plants share drought tolerance and silvery foliage that reflects heat, reducing pest pressure in hot gardens.
Flower
Lavender
Silvery-gray foliage partners attract pollinators; both tolerate poor, dry soil and repel spider mites through aromatic compounds.
Flower
Salvia 'Amistad'
Silvery dusty miller complements deep blue salvias while both attract pollinators and thrive in well-draining, drought-tolerant conditions.
Situations where this plant is a reliable fit — from someone's kitchen sill to a wind-blown rooftop.
Where to source
Get growing in United Kingdom
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