Pericallis

Pericallis Care

Pericallis

What is the plant

Pericallis is a small genus of about 14 species of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, native to the Canary Islands and Madeira. The genus includes herbaceous plants and small subshrubs.

Pericallis are easy-care flowers that can be grown in containers or flower borders. Growing 8 to 12 inches tall, pericallis, occasionally called cineraria (and sometimes Senetti after some popular varieties of the plant), produces daisy-like flowers in a variety of bold shades including purple, blue, pink, rose and bi-color. Pericallis thrives in cool weather and makes a great companion for other early-birds such as pansy and sweet alyssum. Generally considered an annual, pericallis is a tender perennial in regions with cool, moist summers. The plants are also attractive to butterflies and deer resistant.

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Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

9a - 11

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water regularly when the top of the soil is getting dry, do not allow plants to dry out.
Fertilizer
When the first buds begin to form, begin feeding your Cineraria every two weeks using a ½ strength solution of a soluble, bloom type fertilizer.
Sunlight
These plants should be grown in partial to full shade.

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Soil
Plant them in slightly acidic, rich, well-drained soil with a high compost content.
Temperature
Cinerarias like it cool, and will bloom for a much longer period with daytime temperatures of 65°F and 50°-55°F at night. They can tolerate temperatures as low as 35°F. However, the plants do not like frost so can be grown as annuals in cool regions.
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