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Pericallis x hybrida 'Senetti Magenta Bicolor' (Florist's cineraria 'Senetti Magenta Bicolor')
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.45m
Max height
Max height
0.35m
Max spread
Max spread
1-2 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Pericallis x hybrida 'Senetti Magenta Bicolor'
Other names
Florist's cineraria 'Senetti Magenta Bicolor', Senecio cruentus 'Senetti Deep Blue', Pericallis x hybrida 'Sunsenereba'
Genus
Pericallis Pericallis
Variety or Cultivar
'Senetti Magenta Bicolor' _ 'Senetti Magenta Bicolor' tender, cushion-forming or loosely branched perennials, often grown as annuals, with ovate, mid- to dark green leaves and, in summer, large, vibrant, daisy-like magenta-purple flowers with white centres.
Pericallis x hybrida 'Senetti Magenta Bicolor' is: Evergreen
Habit
Branching, Clump-forming, Cushion or Mound Forming
Flower
Magenta, White in Summer
Foliage
Silvery-grey, Veined, Mottled, Green in All seasons
How to care
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
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Where to grow
Pericallis x hybrida 'Senetti Magenta Bicolor' (Florist's cineraria 'Senetti Magenta Bicolor') 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, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
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)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Pericallis x hybrida 'Senetti Magenta Bicolor'
Other names
Florist's cineraria 'Senetti Magenta Bicolor', Senecio cruentus 'Senetti Deep Blue', Pericallis x hybrida 'Sunsenereba'
Genus
Pericallis Pericallis
Variety or Cultivar
'Senetti Magenta Bicolor' _ 'Senetti Magenta Bicolor' tender, cushion-forming or loosely branched perennials, often grown as annuals, with ovate, mid- to dark green leaves and, in summer, large, vibrant, daisy-like magenta-purple flowers with white centres.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Branching, Clump-forming, Cushion or Mound Forming
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Colour
Flower
Magenta, White in Summer
Foliage
Silvery-grey, Veined, Mottled, Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Specific pests
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Leaf mining moths , Thrips , Whitefly
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly to encourage more flowers.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Pericallis x hybrida 'Senetti Magenta Bicolor' (Florist's cineraria 'Senetti Magenta Bicolor') 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, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
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)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
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