Centaurea cineraria 'Colchester White'
Best heat-tolerant accent for gardeners seeking striking, low-maintenance silvery foliage.
This is the Dusty Miller you actually want, trading the stunted, spindly look of seed-grown varieties for a robust, architectural fountain of silver. It’s a heat-loving workhorse that brings a sophisticated, reflective glow to your borders, though you’ll need to treat it as an annual unless you live in a frost-free climate.
$10.95
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-impact foliage contrast
- Busy homeowners wanting drought-tolerant, low-maintenance plants
- Designers looking for versatile, neutral-toned accent plants
Who should skip it
- Cold-climate gardeners wanting permanent, year-round perennials
- Low-effort gardeners avoiding regular pruning tasks
- Flower-focused gardeners prioritizing showy summer blooms
Performance breakdown
Heat Tolerance
Resilient foliage thrives even through the most sweltering summer months.
Visual Impact
Silvery filigreed leaves provide a luminous, high-contrast garden accent.
Growth Vigor
Vegetative propagation ensures a significantly larger, more robust plant structure.
Drought Resilience
Established plants maintain their form with minimal supplemental watering.
Design Versatility
Dome-shaped habit works perfectly in both containers and garden borders.
Consistency
Superior uniformity compared to standard seed-grown Dusty Miller varieties.
Key Specs
SKU
S71210
Ships as
1 PINT 28.86 CU IN.
Mature Height
30 inches
Spacing
15-18 inches
Bloom Time
July-August
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