When is the best time to sow cineraria?

When to sow cineraria

Mid-August is the most suitable time for sowing. Cineraria prefers a cool climate and cannot tolerate hot, high temperatures; its optimum growth temperature is 15°C-20°C. The sowing box should be placed under a shade frame or under the shade of trees; if sowing in beds, a shade frame must be built above the bed soil to reduce the radiant heat of the sun.

Cineraria, also known as rich chrysanthemum, groundsel, thousand-day lotus and so on, is native to the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean. It is a perennial herb of the genus Pericallis in the Asteraceae family, often grown as an annual or biennial. At this time it is blooming one after another in a riot of colors. Cineraria has a long flowering period; it can not only brighten winter but also bloom throughout spring and summer.

How to grow cineraria

Cineraria likes warm winters and summers without extreme heat, avoids dry air and scorching sun exposure, and also needs good light. During the bud stage, if it receives less than 3 hours of light per day, it cannot bud and bloom normally. To prevent uneven crown growth, the pot can be turned 180 degrees.