Beautiful Cineraria

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Written By Grahame Hubbard

The name

Cineraria falls under the Pericallis genus, which includes the daisy. Composed from the Greek - peri meaning around and kallos meaning beauty. It is a member of the Aster family (Asteraceae), closely related to ageratum, gerbera daisies, straw flowers, and sunflowers. It is made of composite flowers.  This means the actual floral head is made of many individual flowers grouped into in one. What we think of as petals are actually each a complete individual flower.

Where did it evolve ?

Cineraria is a hybrid of two pericallis species native to the Azores, Madeira, and the Canary Islands.  These are Pericallis cruenta and Pericallis lanata. It thrives on the cool ocean cliffs that overlook the Atlantic Ocean. Hence, why they like cool weather and do poorly in the heat of summer.  They were created by the British Royal Gardens in 1777. While we know the plant as Cineraria, the actual genus Cineraria refers to an unrelated group of South African flowers.

A few favorites 

Known mainly for its vivid shades of cobalt blue - it does also come in shades of amethyst, ruby, and coral.  Take a look at this red ! 

There are so many colors available - with endless shades and hues.

Why not put some in your garden this Spring!

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Our Garden Care Team can install some for you.

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Article written by our Staff Horticulturist, Peter B Morris, BSc, MSc, MBA

All photographs used with permission @SHUTTERSTOCK

Grahame Hubbard

Grahame was born in a small village in North Queensland, Australia. He grew up on a
fishing boat with his parents until the age of 12. He was educated via the "Outback School of the Air", a two-way radio-learning system.

Ironically, Grahame ended up amidst the hustle and bustle of New York City -- quite a contrast from the village of sixty people he was born in.
This change was brought about by his overwhelming desire to travel, his passion for experiencing the diversity of the world, and his desire to immerse himself in varying cultures.

After growing up on the sea, Grahame resided in New Zealand for ten years, Thailand for three seasons and then lived for a decade in Canada before making New York City home.

Coming from a gardening family of Orchid experts, Grahame has always been mesmerized by nature. He has a lifelong love of plants, gardens, garden design and all aspects of the horticultural arts and sciences.

Owner of Plant Specialists since 2004, he is proud to be involved with a team that have been Greening New York’s interiors and exteriors since 1972!

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