Pericallis x hybrida 'Senetti Deep Blue' (Senetti Series) (Florist's cineraria 'Senetti Deep Blue')

Botanical name

Pericallis x hybrida 'Senetti Deep Blue' (Senetti Series)

Other names

Florist's cineraria 'Senetti Deep Blue', Senecio cruentus 'Senetti Deep Blue', Pericallis x hybrida 'Sunsenedibu'

Genus

Pericallis Pericallis

Variety or Cultivar

'Senetti Deep Blue' _ 'Senetti Deep Blue' are tender, cushion-forming or loosely branched perennials, often grown as annuals, with ovate, mid- to dark green leaves and large, vibrant, daisy-like dark blue flowers in summer.

Pericallis x hybrida 'Senetti Deep Blue' (Senetti Series) is: Evergreen

Habit

Branching, Clump-forming, Cushion or Mound Forming

Flower

Dark-blue in Summer

Foliage

Dark-green, Mid-green in Summer

Watch out for

Pests

Generally pest free.

Specific pests

Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Leaf mining moths , Thrips , Whitefly Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Leaf mining moths , Thrips , Whitefly

Diseases

Generally disease-free.

Rust Rust

General care

Pruning

Deadhead regularly to encourage more flowers.

Propagation methods

Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings

Pericallis x hybrida 'Senetti Deep Blue' (Senetti Series) (Florist's cineraria 'Senetti Deep Blue') will reach a height of 0.45m and a spread of 0.35m after 1-2 years.

Suggested uses

Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance

Cultivation

Prefers slightly acid soil but will tolerate any fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. Needs watering in dry periods. Can be overwintered if kept cool but frost-free.

Soil type

Chalky, Loamy, Sandy

Soil drainage

Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Light

Partial Shade, Full Sun

Aspect

South, West

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.

Tender in frost (H3)