florist's cineraria

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A tender, clump-forming perennial often grown as an annual, with oval, heart-shaped or arrow-shaped green leaves up to 30cm long. Clusters of daisy-like flowers are produced from winter to spring, in a range of colours including red, pink, purple, blue and white and sometimes with a contrasting central 'eye'

Scientific classification

Species: florist's cineraria (Pericallis × hybrida)
Genus: Pericallis
Family: Asteraceae

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Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial · Annual Biennial · Houseplants
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of florist's cineraria

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Quick identification of florist's cineraria

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florist's cineraria care guide

Light regular watering, keeping acidic soil mildly moist and airy
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Light regular watering, keeping acidic soil mildly moist and airy

Fertilizing

Light heather feed every four weeks through mild growing weather

Pruning

Deadhead to encourage further flowers

Propagation

Propagate by seed, sown at 13-18°C from spring to midsummer, or by semi-ripe cuttings in summer

Growing

In frost-free areas, grow in fertile, well-drained soil, in sun with midday or part shade. In colder areas, grow as a houseplant or in containers that can be moved indoors over winter. Keep watered, especially during dry periods

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