Cineraria / Pericallis

The correct name is actually Pericallis, but the name Cineraria is more commonly used for this colourful plant.

Pericallis is native to the Canary Islands, the Azores, Madeira and the yellow species (Cineraria) originate from Africa. The word 'Cineraria' mans: ashy grey.

Neat plants with a rounded and graceful habit, in a brilliant, range of colours. An economical way of producing early spring flowering pot plants as they need little more than frost exclusion, Winter temperatures should not exceed 13C (55F) and can be as low as 7C (45F). Flowers spring onwards. Height 20cm (8in).

BUY:

UK, EU, other countries - USA, Canada

Plant Type: Plant Position: Soil:
perennial sun well drained
 
 
 

Hardiness (zone 8): Propagation:
not frost hardy annuals: sow seed in summer