Annual – Senetti Blue Bicolor Cineraria

Senetti Blue Bicolor Cineraria 

Botanical name: pericallis hybrid 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 1-2 ft in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 9-12 

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: purple/blue, white 

Bloom time: spring

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in first growing season 

Pruning instructions: deadhead withered blooms and foliage as needed 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings in the spring and summer months 

Landscape use: flower garden, edging, container plant 

Special features: long-lasting blooms

Light needs: 3-5 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 1-2 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : optional application of a slow-release fertilizer at the time of planting 

Best time to plant: spring, summer, fall

Best type of soil: loam, sand 

Companion plants: pansies, dusty miller, alyssum

Toxicity level: moderately toxic for humans and pets if ingested in large quantities

Invasive species: no