Senecio ‘Angel Wings’ — Evergreen Perennial, 2L Pot
Senecio ‘Angel Wings’ — a hardy herbaceous perennial with flowering summer. Supplied as an established specimen in a 2L pot, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Evergreen Perennial
- Flowering: Summer (small yellow daisy-like flowers, primarily grown for foliage)
- Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Supplied as: Single plant in a 2L pot
The detail
Bring a touch of the Mediterranean to your garden with this stunning Senecio Angel Wings plant. Renowned for its large, velvety, silvery-white leaves, this award-winning perennial creates a striking focal point in borders, containers and coastal-style planting schemes. Winner of the prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower Show Plant of the Year in 2018, Angel Wings is prized for its exceptional ornamental foliage and easy-going nature.
Supplied as an established plant in a 2L root-ball, ready to plant straight into your garden or favourite container. The soft, felted leaves have a beautiful tactile quality and maintain their silvery sheen throughout the year, providing long-lasting interest even through the cooler months.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Senecio candicans 'Angel Wings' (Senaw) |
| Growth habit | Low, Compact, Mounding Evergreen Perennial |
| Position | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Watering | Low to Moderate; Drought Tolerant Once Established |
| Flowering | Summer (small yellow daisy-like flowers, primarily grown for foliage) |
| Hardiness | Hardy (RHS H3–H4); Protect from Prolonged Waterlogging |
| Best for | Borders, Containers, Coastal Gardens, Gravel Gardens, Mediterranean-Style Planting |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Senecio ‘Angel Wings’ is a hardy herbaceous perennial. It will die back over winter and re-emerge in spring, returning bigger and stronger each year.
When will it flower?
Expect flowers from summer (small yellow daisy-like flowers, primarily grown for foliage). Deadheading spent blooms promptly often encourages a second flush.
What size pot does it arrive in?
Supplied as a single specimen in 2L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.