About
Senecio clivorum is a flowering species in the genus Senecio, family Asteraceae. In the UK it flowers from June to September. Cultivation needs and frost tolerance vary across Senecio species, so confirm requirements with the supplier or plant label before planting out. Note flowering dates for future siting and winter care decisions.
About the genus
Senecio is a genus of flowering plants in the daisy family (Asteraceae) that includes groundsels and some ragworts. Variously circumscribed taxonomically, the genus Senecio is one of the largest genera of flowering plants. Plants of the World Online currently accepts 1482 species.
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In the garden
Senecio clivorum sits within the large genus Senecio and the daisy family Asteraceae; in the UK it reliably flowers from June to September. Beyond that flowering window, specific information on habit, height and hardiness should be obtained from the nursery or the plant’s label. When you acquire Senecio clivorum, treat the supplier’s cultivation notes as the primary source for position, soil type and frost tolerance. If the plant’s hardiness is uncertain, keep it in a pot for a season so you can test exposure and move it if severe weather is forecast. Observe the plant through its first flowering season and adjust watering and shelter accordingly. Where Senecio clivorum will perform best depends on those species-specific details, so choose a site after checking requirements. Recording first-flower dates and how the plant responds to winter conditions will inform whether it should remain in situ, be given winter protection, or be kept under cover in future years. That timing information is particularly valuable for planning companion plants and protective measures.
More in the Senecio genus
- Senecio doronicumchamois ragwort
- Senecio smithiiMagellan ragwort
- Senecio tanguticus
- Senecio from Colombia