Pericallis hybrida
Cineraria provides a dense, rich, and concentrated floral canopy, offering a powerful splash of color in mid-winter and spring in shaded pots.
Growing Guide & Production Protocols
Cultivation & Growing Guidelines
Pericallis hybrida, known commonly as ‘cineraria’ or ‘florist’s cineraria’, belongs to the Asteraceae family and is cherished for its vibrant, daisy-like blooms that appear in striking color combinations. This cool-season crop thrives in bright light, cool temperatures (10–15°C) and well-drained soil. Ideal for early-spring programs, Pericallis provides bold color for patio pots, mixed containers, and seasonal gift items.
Stick cuttings, reduce mist quickly, and keep cool at 60°–65°F (15°–18°C). pH 5.8–6.2, EC 0.8–1.0. Feed 50 ppm N early, then 100 ppm N. Fungicide at sticking and week 2; avoid high humidity.
For more detailed growing tips – such as sticking guidelines, recommended PGRs, and scheduling protocols – check out our Pericallis hybrida Growing Tips.
Common Production Base Specs
Core agronomic requirements applying across all Pericallis hybrida series.
| Crop Type | Bedding - Annuals |
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| Growing Guide & Production Protocols | Pericallis hybrida, part of the Asteraceae family, is known for its incredibly vibrant, daisy-like flowers that often feature striking bicolored halos. This cool-season annual thrives in partial shade, rich, consistently moist, well-drained soil. With exceptional blooming in cool, low-light conditions, Pericallis hybrida blooms in late winter and early spring, making it a favorite for spring containers, shaded patios, and indoor floral gifts that need intense, early-season shaded color. |
| Cultivation & Groweing guidelines | Maintain 68-72°F (20-22°C) early for rooting, then cool to 55-60°F (13-15°C) to tone and encourage compact growth. pH 5.8-6.2, EC 0.8-1.2, feed 100-150 ppm N. Allow moderate dry down between irrigations. Apply preventative fungicide at transplant. Apply Daminozide at 1,500-2,500 ppm or Uniconazole as needed for height control. |
| Growth Habit | Mounded |
| PGR Requirements | Minimal to Moderate |
| Recommended Formats | Quarts, Gallons |
| Flowering Season | Late Winter to Spring |
Commercial Pericallis hybrida Series Overview
Danziger offers a specialized Pericallis hybrida lineup, with each series bred for specific growth habits and production goals. Danziger offers different series within this crop:
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PRIMAVERA™ Series
Explore Series: PRIMAVERA™ Series →Primavera bred in Israel which brings good Heat Tolerance compared to the competition.
