Cineraria Cruentus
Cineraria Cruentus plants are one of the most beautiful, low-growing flowers which can from flower seeds. These compact, mounding plants are great for containers, pathway edges or even as ground cover plants. Cineraria blooms in shades of blue, red and pink, and they are perfect for cool season color. Commonly the plants are called Florist's Cineraria. The botanical names of Cineraria Cruentus are Senecio Cruentus and Pericallis cruenta.
Cineraria is basically a season flower.
Cineraria plants normally grow flowers of up to five feet tall during early spring to summer.
Taking care of the plant from seed to full grown plant is not an easy job. Especially in living room conditions.
These plants species do not require grooming or cutting of stems. However, it is advisable to remove withered blooms and leaves when they appear.
Season: Annual
Height: 8 inches
Bloom Season: Winter( for India)
Bloom Colour: blue, red and pink
Environment: Partial shade
Soil Type: Moist, well-drained, pH balance: 6.1 - 7.8
Temperature: 55 - 65F (USDA Zones: 4 - 9)
Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: Do not cover
Sowing Rate: Approximately 100 seeds covers 5 square feet or 4 seeds per plant
Plant Spacing: 10 - 12 inches
Tips for Germination:
Cineraria seeds require light for germination, so do not cover the seeds. Plant in a container or tray containing a seed starting mix and lightly press flower seeds into soil. Keep the flower seeds moist and germination should occur in 14 - 21 days. Blooms will appear in 16 - 18 weeks. Cineraria plants are liberal self-sowers, dropping their own flower seeds. Deadhead the spent Cineraria flowers if self-sowing is not desired.
Cineraria Cruentus plants are one of the most beautiful, low-growing flowers which can from flower seeds. These compact, mounding plants are great for containers, pathway edges or even as ground cover plants. Cineraria blooms in shades of blue, red and pink, and they are perfect for cool season color. Commonly the plants are called Florist's Cineraria. The botanical names of Cineraria Cruentus are Senecio Cruentus and Pericallis cruenta.
Cineraria is basically a season flower.
Cineraria plants normally grow flowers of up to five feet tall during early spring to summer.
Taking care of the plant from seed to full grown plant is not an easy job. Especially in living room conditions.
These plants species do not require grooming or cutting of stems. However, it is advisable to remove withered blooms and leaves when they appear.
Season: Annual
Height: 8 inches
Bloom Season: Winter( for India)
Bloom Colour: blue, red and pink
Environment: Partial shade
Soil Type: Moist, well-drained, pH balance: 6.1 - 7.8
Temperature: 55 - 65F (USDA Zones: 4 - 9)
Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: Do not cover
Sowing Rate: Approximately 100 seeds covers 5 square feet or 4 seeds per plant
Plant Spacing: 10 - 12 inches
Tips for Germination:
Cineraria seeds require light for germination, so do not cover the seeds. Plant in a container or tray containing a seed starting mix and lightly press flower seeds into soil. Keep the flower seeds moist and germination should occur in 14 - 21 days. Blooms will appear in 16 - 18 weeks. Cineraria plants are liberal self-sowers, dropping their own flower seeds. Deadhead the spent Cineraria flowers if self-sowing is not desired.
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