Adrienne

Senecio 'Angel Wings'

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  Most light conditions

• Adrienne likes...
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    A sunny spot

    She does best in a spot that gets lots of sunshine. She’s not a shade lover.

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    Dry soil

    She likes her soil only lightly moist. She can tolerate a bit of forgetful watering.

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    Shelter

    If the weather gets really cold – below -8C – she may need to be moved somewhere a bit warmer.

• Quick facts

  Quick facts

  Botanical nameSenecio candidans

  Nickname

  Angel wings

  Plant type

  Outdoor perennial

  Plant height (including pot)

  29cm

  Pet/Baby safe?

  Toxic if ingested

  Nursery pot size

  17cm

• About angel wings

  Angel wings, scientifically known as senecio candidans, gets its name from the look of its soft, silvery leaves. That pale colour is largely down to the fact the leaves are covered in tiny, fine hairs that reflect the light and feel very soft to the touch. It’s like stroking puppy ears.

  Originally from India, angel wings has become popular around the world for its unusual look. It will add texture to a display of potted plants or in a flower bed, and it makes flowers really pop.

  It’s a pretty compact plant, growing to a maximum height and width of about 50cm. It likes its soil only lightly moist and is quite tolerant of drought. It’s a plant guaranteed to attract attention.

  Did you know?

  Believe it or not, angel wings is from the same plant family as the humble daisy.