Gray or silver-leafed plants are typical of nutrient-poor locations, for example Mediterranean or mountain areas. The interesting coloring is provided by small, fine hairs, which, however, have a protective function. A large number of these plant species are hardy and can do well in the garden without extensive care.
Growing them as potted plants is also possible as they are uncomplicated and adapt well to dry climates. In addition, the silvery foliage looks really elegantCombination with white– with other plants or in the interior. With flowering plants, the special structure of the leaves allows flower colors to stand out well.
Silberrandchrysantheme (Ajania pacifica)
What is special about this type of chrysanthemum is the silvery, slightly hairy foliage, which turns reddish in winter when temperatures are low. The variety originally comes from Japan and is frost hardy - it can cope well with temperatures below 15 degrees. As a potted plant, the silver-edged chrysanthemum thrives on the balcony or in the room, where it gets enough sun and light. The optimal room temperature would be around 19-24 degrees and can also do well outdoors. The plant does not have any unusual demands on the substrate and requires little fertilization.
Lungwort Pulmonaria 'Silver Shimmers'
Lungwort is a low-growing perennial that thrives best under deciduous trees and in not too dry, partially shaded locations. In autumn it is advisable to cut back completely and moisten plenty of new growth. In April-May, the plant produces delicate blue-violet flowers that appear more like a secondary tone.
Wollziest(Stachys byzantina)
The Wollziest is an extremely strange plant whose leaves really resemble lamb's, donkey's or rabbit's ears. The silvery leaves with their delicate hairs are characterized by the shape of an animal ear. The flowers bloom in June and look woolly and form small balls or florets depending on the variety. The plant is drought-tolerant, loves sunny locations and thrives in nutrient-poor soil. It manifests itself as a good neighbor of plant species typical of the stone or Mediterranean garden.
JapaneseRainbow fern (Athyrium niponicum)
The rainbow fern radiates special beauty in the shade thanks to the play of colors of its leaves. Like most ferns, this exotic species requires sufficient moisture and thrives well in partially or fully shaded locations. The rainbow fern leaves fall out in the fall and grow new ones in the spring. The perennials grow up to 40 centimeters high and are ideal for planting under trees.
Silver immortelle(Anaphalis margaritacea)
The silver immortelle is a herbaceous perennial that finds an honored place in the Mediterranean garden. It is also widely known as a medicinal plant for coughs. It produces its tough flowers from July to September. The plant prefers dry soil in full sun and does not need winter protection in winter.
Caucasusforget-me-nots‘Jack Frost’ (Brunnera macrophylla)
Caucasian forget-me-not 'Jack Frost' is a perennial, hardy plant that provides a representative eye-catcher in the front garden. The silvery-veined heart-shaped leaves, which can often be seen under the treetops as plantings on trees, appear unmistakable. Its blue flowers enchant from April to May. This perennial is very easy to care for and only one thing needs to be taken into account - sufficient soil moisture, but not too wet. It thrives best in loamy soil, which offers enough nutrients and never completely dries out. Fertilizing and pruning are not necessary.
Silberblatt(Senecio cineraria)
Silverleaf is often confused with another plant, known by its botanical name as lunaria. Our silver leaf is characterized by a compact, bushy shape and distinctive silvery, hairy, lilac leaves. It thrives well as a pot plant and prefers sunny to semi-shady locations, without any special requirements for the substrate. In autumn it blooms in yellow, which stands out against the gray foliage.
Barbed wire plant(Calocephalus brownii )
The silver dwarf shrub is native to Australia and prefers sunny locations that ensure at least 3 hours of sunshine a day. It is not hardy, which is why it is known as a pot plant and should be brought into the house when temperatures are below 10-5 degrees, then slowly acclimated to the sun again. Barbed wire plant feels comfortable on balconies and covered terraces and requires permeable substrate. It does not tolerate radical pruning well, so do not shorten it to less than 10 centimeters.
