Senecio X hybridus
Florists' Cineraria
Description
This small plant grows less than 1' tall and has green leaves with pink, purple, blue, red, or white flowers that bloom in winter and spring.
Plant Type
Perennial, Annual
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White
Flower Season
Winter, Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Half, Shade
Water
High
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Japanese, Meadow, Mediterranean, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Indoor, Patio, Raised Planter
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.