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Senecio angel Wings / 2L
Senecio Angel Wings
Confirmed format: 2 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Large velvety silver-white leaves
- Evergreen architectural foliage
- Drought tolerant once established
- Ideal for containers and sunny borders
- Striking year-round texture
Overview
Senecio 'Angel Wings' is a spectacular evergreen perennial celebrated for its large, velvety silver-white leaves that bring dramatic contrast and soft texture to Irish gardens. Soft to the touch and luminous in sunlight, it forms a neat, compact, bushy mound that is ideal for patio pots, gravel gardens, or sunny border fronts. Providing striking foliage interest and texture throughout the entire year, this low-maintenance plant also produces yellow flowers from June to August.
Why We Love It
- Large velvety silver-white leaves provide stunning visual and sensory appeal.
- Evergreen architectural foliage offers year-round garden structure and interest.
- Drought-tolerant nature makes it resilient once established.
- Compact habit is perfectly suited for decorative patio containers and sunny borders.
- Low maintenance overall with optional deadheading.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Senecio 'Angel Wings' |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Senecio |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| Foliage Persistence | Evergreen |
| Foliage Colours | White |
| Flower Colour | Yellow |
| Flowering Season | June to August |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, compact |
| Mature Height | 40–45 cm |
| Mature Spread | 40–45 cm |
| Care Level | Easy |
| Hardiness | RHS H3 (−5°C to 1°C). |
Growing Guide
| Position | Best grown in full sun in a sheltered position. |
|---|---|
| Soil | Thrives in loam, sand, or chalk soils. |
| Drainage | Requires well-drained, free-draining soil. |
| Watering | Low water need. Drought tolerant once established. |
| Winter Protection | Best grown in a sheltered position with protection during severe cold. |
| Deadheading | Optional as needed. |
Perfect For
- Containers and patio pots
- Sunny borders
- Coastal gardens
- Gravel gardens
- Year-round structural interest
Good to Know
- Retains its striking texture and foliage interest throughout the entire year.
- Well suited to coastal gardens and tolerant of maritime conditions.
- Performs best when provided with sheltered winter conditions.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | 2 Litre pot |
|---|---|
| Pack Quantity | 1 |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Foliage Persistence | Evergreen |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
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