florist's cineraria
Pericallis hybrida
Overview
Florist’s cineraria (Pericallis hybrida) is a hybrid annual flowering plant native to the Canary Islands. It produces soft, velvety leaves and clusters of saucer-like blooms that vary in color from bright purple, pink, deep red, and lavender. It can reach 20-30 cm in height and 12-15 cm in width, and is prized for its beauty and its hardiness in cold conditions. Blooms can last for up to 4 weeks, making them a popular choice for garden beds, containers, flowerbeds, and window boxes. With the right care, florist’s cineraria can bring vibrant color to any space.
Care Guide
Watering
Average
Light
full sun, part sun/part shade.
Temperature
Hardiness zone 9-11.
Pruning
Best pruned in May, June, July.
Propagation
Stem Propagation, Leaf Cutting, Division, Layering Propagation, Grafting Propagation
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