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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    October 24, 2012
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    While they are tolerant of some frost, these are normally grown as annuals as they will not survive over winter. In some warmer areas, however, they have been known to return.

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    Nikki on
    April 4, 2014
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    These plants are normally treated as annuals, but if yours is still hanging around it won't hurt to trim them back (by a third or down to where the new growth begins). Just make sure that you are not expecting any more wintery weather, as this could likely damage new growth. Here is more information on growing dusty miller plants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/dusty-miller/growing-dusty-miller.htm

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    Nikki on
    November 30, -0001
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    If the plant is leggy or simply needs rejuvenation from last year's growth, trim it down to new growth (but no more than a third of the plant). Most actual pruning of this plant takes place following its blooming, of which you can cut it back by a third.

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    Nikki on
    May 23, 2014
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    You can actually dig up the entire clump and divide it into two or more sections, depending on its size, OR just move the large clump somewhere else in the landscape. Be sure to make the new planting hole large enough to accommodate the plant and give it plenty of water while it re-establishes its roots. This article should help with transplanting to avoid shock: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/learn-how-to-avoid-and-repair-transplant-shock-in-plants.htm

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    November 30, -0001
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    If the plant is leggy or simply needs rejuvenation from last year's growth, trim it down to new growth (but no more than a third of the plant). Most actual pruning of this plant takes place following its blooming, of which you can cut it back by a third.

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    shelley on
    March 15, 2015
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    Yes, Dusty Miller can be propagated by stem cuttings. Plant the cuttings in a moist perlite and peat mixture, covered with plastic in an area with bright light.

    Just curious, but is your dusty miller in the sun or shade? Dusty millers are more long and leggy when they are located in shady locations.

    For more information on the care of dusty millers, please visit the following link:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/dusty-miller/growing-dusty-miller.htm

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