Senecio ‘Angel Wings’ – Striking Silvery Foliage Plant
Senecio candicans ‘Angel Wings’ is a dramatic ornamental plant prized for its large, velvety silver-white leaves. The soft, felted foliage creates a bold architectural presence and provides beautiful contrast with darker or colourful planting. Ideal for borders, containers and coastal gardens, it brings a modern Mediterranean feel and year-round visual interest.
Seasonal Beauty & Growth
Spring:
Fresh silvery leaves emerge, forming a soft, sculptural mound.
Summer:
Large, velvety foliage continues to expand, creating strong visual contrast in planting schemes.
Autumn:
Leaves remain bright silver, maintaining texture and colour.
Winter:
Evergreen in mild conditions, though protection from severe frost is recommended.
Structure & Form
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Evergreen foliage plant (in mild areas)
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Height: 30–50cm
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Spread: 50–80cm
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Large, soft velvety silver leaves
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Compact mound-forming habit
Perfect for creating bold foliage contrast.
Perfect for Various Landscapes
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Contemporary Gardens: Dramatic modern foliage.
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Containers: Ideal feature plant for patios.
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Coastal Gardens: Tolerant of sea air.
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Mixed Borders: Provides strong contrast with darker foliage plants.
Growing Conditions & Care
Position:
Full sun or light partial shade in a sheltered position.
Soil:
Well-drained soil is essential. Avoid waterlogged conditions.
Hardiness:
Best treated as half-hardy in the UK (around -5°C). Protect from severe frost or overwinter in containers.
Maintenance:
Low maintenance. Remove damaged leaves and avoid excessive winter moisture.
Why Choose Senecio ‘Angel Wings’?
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Large velvety silver foliage
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Bold architectural appearance
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Excellent for containers and borders
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Coastal tolerant
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Low maintenance statement plant
Senecio ‘Angel Wings’ is a striking foliage plant that adds soft texture and luminous silver colour to garden planting schemes.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.