Cineraria New Look

Common Name:
Dusty Miller 'New Look'

Description:
Dusty Miller 'New Look' is a compact evergreen perennial prized for its striking silvery-white foliage. The deeply lobed leaves are covered in soft, white woolly hairs, giving the plant a velvety texture and a luminous appearance. This cultivar maintains a tidy, mounded growth habit, making it an excellent choice for borders, mixed containers, and as a contrasting accent in garden beds. While it can produce small yellow flowers, they are typically removed to preserve the plant's ornamental foliage. In Melbourne's climate, 'New Look' thrives in well-drained soils and full sun exposure. It is drought-tolerant once established and requires minimal maintenance, making it ideal for both novice and experienced gardeners. Regular pruning can help maintain its shape and encourage denser growth.

Form:

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 20–30 cm

• Width: 20–30 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Summer

• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Yellow (often removed to maintain foliage appearance)

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Drought Tolerant

• Perennial

• Evergreen

• Suitable for Borders

• Suitable for Mixed Containers

• Ornamental Foliage

Toxicity:

• Not known to be toxic to humans or animals

Companion Plants:

• Lavender

• Salvia

• Petunias

• Pansies

• Heliotrope

• Roses