Our pick of the best silver plants

HELICHRYSUM ITALICUM

Fragrant evergreen (curry plant). Yellow flowers July-August. Best in a sheltered sunny spot. H60cm (24in) S1m (3ft 3in)

ATHYRIUM NIPONICUM PICTUM ‘SILVER FALLS’

Elegant shade-loving fern with silver-grey fronds. Needs moist humus-rich soil. H30cm (24in) S1.2m (4ft)

ASTELIA CHATHAMICA ‘SILVER SHADOW’

Bold plant with spearshaped silver-dusted leaves. Half-hardy, so protect in winter. H1.2m (4ft) S2m (6ft)

DICHONDRA ‘SILVER FALLS’

Trailing tender perennial. Prefers moist but well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. H10cm (4in) S90cm-1.2m (36-47in)

STACHYS BYZANTINA ‘SILVER CARPET’

Non-flowering, drought-tolerant perennial. Best in full sun and welldrained soil. H20cm (8in) S45cm (18in)

ARTEMISIA ‘SILVER QUEEN’

Hardy, semi-evergreen perennial with silvery leaves. Prefers full sun and well-drained, fertile soil. H75cm (29in) S60cm (24in)