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Pericallis is a small genus of about 14 species of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, native to the Canary Islands and Madeira. The genus includes herbaceous plants and small subshrubs. Pericallis are easy-care flowers that can be grown in containers or flower borders.
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Cineraria (Pericallis hybrida) is a perennial flowering plant that grows best in high humidity conditions. Cineraria is often cultivated as a houseplant and is considered to be a high maintenance plant. These cheerful plants, native to the Canary Islands, display flowers in a wide array of shades including blue, purple, pink, red, and sometimes bi-colors, frequently with a contrasting eye. While generally grown as annuals, Pericallis can be short-lived perennials in suitable climates.
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Have you ever seen a flower that looks like a bunch of daisies had a rainbow party? That’s what pericallis flowers look like! These amazing plants, also called cineraria or Florists’ Cineraria, are like nature’s fireworks. They come in bright colors like purple, blue, pink, and white. Palm Beach Daily News: The Garden Scribe: Senetti 'Pericallis’ offers flashes of fushia, purple I always enjoy the chance to look at plants arriving on the market.
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Last week, I discovered Costa Farms’ new Senetti Pericallis think asters on steroids and I was gob-smacked by their rich color. What is Florist’s Cineraria? Florist’s Cineraria (Pericallis x hybrida) is a tender, clump-forming perennial often grown as an annual for its vibrant, daisy-like blooms and lush green foliage. It is a hybrid derived from species within the Pericallis genus, which are native to the Canary Islands. Pericallis blooms in late winter and early spring. They are commonly sold in full bloom in florists’ shops and garden centers.
Most are greenhouse-grown and provide indoor color while the weather outside is still cold. Pericallis is usually short-lived. It is considered a temporary houseplant.