Cineraria Mixed Color Flower Seeds

About Cineraria Mixed Color Flower Seeds

Cineraria — a daisy-like winter bedding plant for cool spots; it cannot take strong heat.

• Botanical name: Pericallis hybrida
• Care level: Moderate
• Expected germination time: 10–15 days 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 — Sow on the surface, do not press in — it needs light to germinate.
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.

Light, water, soil and feeding

• Light: Partial sun
• Water: Keep the soil consistently moist, but not soggy. It does not tolerate drought at all.
• Soil: Rich, well-drained soil with leaf mould
• Fertiliser: A liquid organic feed every 2–3 weeks at flowering time.

Sowing season in India

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

Common problems

Aphids and whitefly; the plant finishes as soon as heat arrives (this is normal).

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