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Angel Wings Sea Cabbage

Senecio candicans

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Overview

Senecio candicans 'Angel Wings' is a mounded foliage annual with large, soft, silver-white leaves that bring bold texture and luminous contrast. It grows 12-18 inches tall and 12-16 inches wide. Best in full sun with well-drained soil and average water, it dislikes wet conditions and resists deer and rabbits. A striking container thriller. Hardy in USDA Zones 8-11.

Sun FullWater Medium
Angel Wings Sea Cabbage (Senecio candicans) — silver-white leaves that bring bold texture and luminous contrast
Angel Wings Sea Cabbage (Senecio candicans) — It appreciates consistently moist conditions when drainage is sharpAngel Wings Sea Cabbage (Senecio candicans) — but it does not tolerate wetAngel Wings Sea Cabbage (Senecio candicans) — typically reaching 12 to 18 inches tall with a spread of 12 to 16 inchesAngel Wings Sea Cabbage (Senecio candicans) — velvety leaves in a striking silver-white finishAngel Wings Sea Cabbage (Senecio candicans) — Gardeners often note how quickly it fills a containerAngel Wings Sea Cabbage (Senecio candicans) — Though often used as an annual in seasonal designs+17

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium

Shape & size

Mature height
1–1.5 Ft.
Mature width
1–1.3333334 Ft.

Classification

Family
Asteraceae

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Angel Wings Sea Cabbage (Senecio candicans) — silver-white leaves that bring bold texture and luminous contrast
Angel Wings Sea Cabbage (Senecio candicans) — It appreciates consistently moist conditions when drainage is sharp
Angel Wings Sea Cabbage (Senecio candicans) — but it does not tolerate wet
Angel Wings Sea Cabbage (Senecio candicans) — typically reaching 12 to 18 inches tall with a spread of 12 to 16 inches
Angel Wings Sea Cabbage (Senecio candicans) — velvety leaves in a striking silver-white finish
Angel Wings Sea Cabbage (Senecio candicans) — Gardeners often note how quickly it fills a container
Angel Wings Sea Cabbage (Senecio candicans) — Though often used as an annual in seasonal designs
Angel Wings Sea Cabbage (Senecio candicans) — Best in full sun with well-drained soil and average water
Angel Wings Sea Cabbage (Senecio candicans) — and its vivid silver coloring can be especially eye-catching from a distance
Angel Wings Sea Cabbage (Senecio candicans) — polished accent.<br><br>Angel Wings Sea Cabbage performs best in abundant sun and well-drained soil
Angel Wings Sea Cabbage (Senecio candicans) — it is hardy in USDA Zones 8a to 11b where conditions remain favorable
Angel Wings Sea Cabbage (Senecio candicans) — It grows 12-18 inches tall and 12-16 inches wide
Angel Wings Sea Cabbage (Senecio candicans) — and arrival gardens a bright
Angel Wings Sea Cabbage (Senecio candicans) — it brings instant visual contrast
Angel Wings Sea Cabbage (Senecio candicans) — heavy soils or standing moisture
Angel Wings Sea Cabbage (Senecio candicans) — is a luminous foliage annual from the Proven Winners® collection
Angel Wings Sea Cabbage (Senecio candicans) — The Senecio candicans 'Angel Wings'
Angel Wings Sea Cabbage (Senecio candicans) — Grown primarily for its foliage rather than bloom
Angel Wings Sea Cabbage (Senecio candicans) — with average water once established
Angel Wings Sea Cabbage (Senecio candicans) — felted texture that catches the light beautifully
Angel Wings Sea Cabbage (Senecio candicans) — almost moonlit presence among brighter flowers and deeper green foliage
Angel Wings Sea Cabbage (Senecio candicans) — it dislikes wet conditions and resists deer and rabbits
Angel Wings Sea Cabbage (Senecio candicans) — A striking container thriller
Angel Wings Sea Cabbage (Senecio candicans) — commonly referred to as Angel Wings Sea Cabbage

Photo courtesy of Proven Winners

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