About
Senecio rowleyanus, the string of pearls, is a distinctive trailing, succulent perennial producing slender, thread-like stems bearing small, spherical, blue-green, bead-like leaves and small, white, daisy-like flowers with a cinnamon scent in summer. One of the most popular and instantly recognisable succulents for a sunny greenhouse bench or hanging basket.
About the genus
Senecio, the ragworts and groundsels, are a large and diverse genus of annuals, biennials, perennials, shrubs and climbers producing alternate, often lobed or dissected leaves and clusters of daisy-like, usually yellow or white flowers. Includes important ornamental, succulent and medicinal plants.
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets.
Care notes
CultivationPlant after last frost in fertile soil.
PruningDeadhead regularly.
PropagationGrow from seed in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.