Tyerman's groundsel
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S. pulcher is a semi-evergreen perennial with a rosette of basal leaves about 20cm long, and producing vivid, deep pink, daisy-like flowers with yellow centres on upright stems in mid- to late autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- Tyerman's groundsel (Senecio pulcher)
- Genus
- Senecio
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Tyerman's groundsel
Distribution map
South America
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Tyerman's groundsel
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Tyerman's groundsel care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut down stems after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown with heat in spring, or by division in spring as growth begins
Growing
GrowingRequires cool, deep, fertile soil in a sunny, sheltered site. Weather damage may affect late blooms and foliage so in many areas it will give a better display under glass
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to a rust and honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to mealybugs, scale insects and glasshouse red spider mite
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