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Senecio candicans 'Angel Wings' – Supplied in a 3-Litre Pot
Plant Highlights: Large velvety silver leaves • Evergreen architectural foliage • Compact, mounding habit • Excellent for containers and sunny borders • Drought tolerant once established
Overview
Senecio candicans 'Angel Wings' is a striking evergreen perennial grown for its exceptionally large, soft, silvery-white leaves. Covered in a dense layer of fine hairs, the foliage has a velvety texture that creates year-round interest and provides dramatic contrast with green foliage and colourful flowering plants.
Its naturally compact, rounded habit makes it equally at home in contemporary planting schemes, Mediterranean-style gardens and decorative patio containers. The bold foliage is the main feature, bringing structure and brightness to sunny planting combinations throughout the year.
Plant Details
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Senecio candicans 'Angel Wings' |
| Common Name | Angel Wings |
| Plant Type | Evergreen perennial |
| Foliage | Large, velvety silver-white evergreen leaves |
| Flower Colour | Yellow (rarely produced in cultivation) |
| Position | Full sun |
| Soil | Well-drained soil |
| Growth Habit | Compact, rounded and mounding |
| Best Uses | Containers, borders, gravel gardens and architectural planting |
| Mature Height | 30–50 cm |
| Mature Spread | 30–50 cm |
Growing Guide
Plant in full sun in free-draining soil. Good drainage is particularly important during winter, as prolonged wet conditions around the roots can affect plant health. Water regularly while establishing, then only during extended dry periods. Container-grown plants should be watered when the compost begins to dry, avoiding waterlogged conditions.
Avoid heavy, poorly drained soils and remove any damaged leaves to keep the plant looking its best.
Seasonal Care
In colder areas or during prolonged severe frost, provide winter protection or move container-grown plants to a sheltered, frost-free position. Applying a layer of gravel around the crown can help improve drainage during wet weather.
Good to Know
The soft, felted leaves are the main ornamental feature of 'Angel Wings'. Flowers are uncommon on container-grown plants, and any that do appear are often removed to maintain the plant's compact, foliage-focused appearance.
Product Information
- Supplied in a 3-litre pot.
- Evergreen perennial with large velvety silver foliage.
- Compact habit ideal for containers, borders and architectural planting.
- Best grown in a sunny position with well-drained soil.
Growing & care
- Plant type
- perennial
- Position & light
- Full sun
- Watering
- drought-tolerant
- Soil & drainage
- Well drained· Free draining
- Mature size
- 50cm high· 50cm wide
- Flowering
- Yellow
- Foliage
- evergreen
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