About
A tender, clump-forming perennial often grown as an annual, with oval, heart-shaped or arrow-shaped green leaves up to 30cm long. Clusters of daisy-like flowers are produced from winter to spring, in a range of colours including red, pink, purple, blue and white and sometimes with a contrasting central 'eye'.
About the genus
Pericallis are a genus of flowering plants native to the Canary Islands. They are generally considered as annuals and produce ovate, bushy green leaves and daisy-like flowers in vivid colours such as purples, pinks, blues and reds
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1C
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial, Annual Biennial, Houseplants
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Houseplants, Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical
Care notes
CultivationIn frost-free areas, grow in fertile, well-drained soil, in sun with midday or part shade. In colder areas, grow as a houseplant or in containers that can be moved indoors over winter. Keep watered, especially during dry periods
PruningDeadhead to encourage further flowers
PropagationPropagate by seed, sown at 13-18°C from spring to midsummer, or by semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to red spider mite, glasshouse whitefly, and chrysanthemum leaf miner
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free