Pericallis x hybrida

Common name: Cineraria

Description: Vibrant winter and spring flowering plant producing masses of daisy-like blooms in jewel-bright colours. Flowers from winter through to late spring, creating spectacular displays. Excellent for shaded containers, window boxes, and borders where bold colour is needed. Attracts pollinators during cooler months. Perfect as a seasonal plant for brightening shaded areas with intense colour.

Other benefits: winter-spring flowering, shade tolerant, attracts pollinators, vibrant colours

Wildlife attraction: early bees, hoverflies

Seasonal display: winter to late spring flowering

Position: partial shade to shade; protect from strong sun

Soil pH: neutral; prefers humus-rich, well-drained compost

Moisture: keep moist; avoid waterlogging; regular watering needed

Winter hardiness: frost-tender; protect from hard frost