Cineraria Hansa Mixed Flower Seeds

About Cineraria Hansa Mixed Flower Seeds

Cineraria 'Hansa' mixed — a dense dome of velvety daisy-like flowers in very bright colours. Strictly a shade and cool-season plant.

• Botanical name: Pericallis × hybrida
• Care level: Needs attention
• Expected germination time: 10–15 days at 18–20C under suitable conditions*

How to Grow

1. Fill a seedling tray or small pot with a fine, clean, well-draining seed-starting mix.
2. Sow at the right depth — Surface sow — the fine seed needs light; do not cover.
3. Water gently with a spray bottle so the seeds are not displaced. Keep the medium moist, not waterlogged.
4. Place the tray where it gets the right light for this plant (partial sun). Protect young seedlings from harsh afternoon sun.
5. Under suitable conditions, sprouts usually appear in 10–15 days at 18–20C.

Light, water, soil and feeding

• Light: Partial sun
• Water: Keep the soil always lightly moist — cineraria collapses after even one dry day. Do not wet the leaves.
• Soil: Rich, humus-heavy, moisture-retentive but well-drained mix
• Temperature: 10–22°C; the plant fails above 28°C.
• Fertiliser: Fortnightly light liquid feed till buds show colour

Sowing season in India

August–September Exact timing depends on your local temperature and conditions.

Common problems

A favourite of aphids and whitefly; direct sun and dry soil cause wilting.

*Germination time is an expected range under suitable temperature, moisture, sowing depth and storage conditions. Natural germination cannot be guaranteed.