General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 18-24 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Blue
Lavender
Pink
Purple
Red
Bloom Size: 2"-3"
3"-4"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Propagation: Seeds: Provide light
Needs specific temperature: 70ºF-75ºF
Days to germinate: 7-14 days
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Prefers to be under-potted

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Common names
  • Florist's Cineraria
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Pericallis cruenta
  • Synonym: Senecio hybridus
  • Synonym: Cineraria cruenta

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