florist's cineraria
The brightly colored, daisy-like flowers that cover the cineraria make it a popular gift plant. The flowers can be white, pink, red, blue, or purple, often with a white ring surrounding a contrasting central disk. The leaves are medium green and roughly arrow-shaped.
- full sun
- medium
- moderately
Soil | Potting Mix | |
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Scientific Name | Pericallis × Hybrida | |
Growth Cycle | Annual | |
Habit Type | Flowers | |
Flower Color | Pink, Blue, Purple, Red | |
Aroma | Not Scented | |
Growth Rate | Fast | |
Habitat | Canary Islands |