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Cineraria Hansa Grandiflora Flower Seeds
Seed Type : Non-Hybrid, Open Pollinated and Non-GMO
Plant Height : Grows Up To 16 to 18 inches
Flower Shape: Round double shaded large flowers
Colour : Pink, Blue, White & Purple with grey hue outlining the centre
Specifications :Great choice for ornamental container gardening
- SOWING
TIMEJune to August
- Sowing
DistancePlant to Plant - 7 inches, Line to Line - 7 to 11 inches
- Fruit
WeightN/A
- Fruit
ShapeN/A
- Days to
maturity120 to 130 days
- Details
- How to sow
- Reviews
A great choice for container flowering, Cineraria Hansa Grandiflora hails from the plant family of Asteraceae and is widely used for ornamental gardening. In latin, the name of the flower literally means ‘Ash Grey’ and hence is sometimes referred to as ashplant. This name can be attributed to the fact that grey colored lines near the centre of the flower. The rounded flower bulbs grows to become a multicolor plant with brilliant shades including Pink, Purple, Blue & White. This perennial flower plant is easy to maintain and a great addition to your patio or outdoor garden which grow to a maximum height of 16 to 18 inches. Cineraria Hansa Grandiflora does not require cutting of stems but it is best to remove flowers that are wilted to promote better growth.
Planting instructions
Choose a spot that gets full sun to partial shade. Before planting the seeds, loosen the soil and pull out the weeds. Cineraria plants do not do well in temperatures below 0°C and above 20°C. For the smaller Cineraria plants that grow about 12 inches wide and tall, make sure that you space the plants at least 12 inches apart from each other.
For the taller Cineraria plants that grow up to 3 feet wide and tall, space the plants at least 18 inches apart from each other. Use a shade cloth to protect the plants from the frost on cold nights. During the day, remove the shade cloth to let the plants soak up the sunlight. You can harvest the flowers once they appear to be white and fluffy.
It is crucial to pinch off the blooms as soon as they fade to keep the plants blooming for as long as possible. To prevent re-seeding, make sure to keep the plant de-headed. It is advisable to shear the plants down to the ground after they have completely faded. You can pull them out by the roots to remove them. However, if you want to collect the seeds, keep some flowers on the plants to allow them to seed.
Growing Requirements
Disbudding & Staking
Large blooms can be maintained by removing the side shoots. Also Chrysanthemum tend to bend from the stems due to weight of the flower bulbs which can be avoided by staking the plants with a good support.
soil
Ensure well drained & fertile soil before sowing the seeds since cineraria plants do not do well average soil. Loosen the soil & remove weeds if any. Cineraria Hansa Grandiflora does well in slightly acidic soil. Hence the soil pH should be between 5.9- 6.2 for optimum growth.
spot
As a general rule for Cineraria hansa Grandiflora, the higher the temperature, the shadier should the site of planting. Slightly partial shade would make for an ideal growing spot for the plant.
temperature
Keep the temperature between a range of 15 to 20°C(60 to 67°F) for optimum growth.
watering
The key to remember about watering Cineraria Hansa Grandiflora is to keep the plant moist without overwatering & more the blooms greater is the requirement for watering.
how to harvest
Snip the dried blooms and dead foliage to keep the plant looking tidy and neat. Plant blooms should also be protected from direct sunlight.
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Cineraria Hansa Grandiflora Flower Seeds
Seed Type : Non-Hybrid, Open Pollinated and Non-GMO
Plant Height : Grows Up To 16 to 18 inches
Flower Shape: Round double shaded large flowers
Colour : Pink, Blue, White & Purple with grey hue outlining the centre
Specifications :Great choice for ornamental container gardening
A great choice for container flowering, Cineraria Hansa Grandiflora hails from the plant family of Asteraceae and is widely used for ornamental gardening. In latin, the name of the flower literally means ‘Ash Grey’ and hence is sometimes referred to as ashplant. This name can be attributed to the fact that grey colored lines near the centre of the flower. The rounded flower bulbs grows to become a multicolor plant with brilliant shades including Pink, Purple, Blue & White. This perennial flower plant is easy to maintain and a great addition to your patio or outdoor garden which grow to a maximum height of 16 to 18 inches. Cineraria Hansa Grandiflora does not require cutting of stems but it is best to remove flowers that are wilted to promote better growth.
Seed Type : Non-Hybrid, Open Pollinated and Non-GMO
Plant Height : Grows Up To 16 to 18 inches
Flower Shape: Round double shaded large flowers
Colour : Pink, Blue, White & Purple with grey hue outlining the centre
Specifications :Great choice for ornamental container gardening
- SOWING
TIMEJune to August
- Sowing
DistancePlant to Plant - 7 inches, Line to Line - 7 to 11 inches
- Fruit
WeightN/A
- Fruit
ShapeN/A
- Days to
maturity120 to 130 days
Planting instructions
Choose a spot that gets full sun to partial shade. Before planting the seeds, loosen the soil and pull out the weeds. Cineraria plants do not do well in temperatures below 0°C and above 20°C. For the smaller Cineraria plants that grow about 12 inches wide and tall, make sure that you space the plants at least 12 inches apart from each other.
For the taller Cineraria plants that grow up to 3 feet wide and tall, space the plants at least 18 inches apart from each other. Use a shade cloth to protect the plants from the frost on cold nights. During the day, remove the shade cloth to let the plants soak up the sunlight. You can harvest the flowers once they appear to be white and fluffy.
It is crucial to pinch off the blooms as soon as they fade to keep the plants blooming for as long as possible. To prevent re-seeding, make sure to keep the plant de-headed. It is advisable to shear the plants down to the ground after they have completely faded. You can pull them out by the roots to remove them. However, if you want to collect the seeds, keep some flowers on the plants to allow them to seed.
Growing Requirements
Disbudding & Staking
Large blooms can be maintained by removing the side shoots. Also Chrysanthemum tend to bend from the stems due to weight of the flower bulbs which can be avoided by staking the plants with a good support.
soil
Ensure well drained & fertile soil before sowing the seeds since cineraria plants do not do well average soil. Loosen the soil & remove weeds if any. Cineraria Hansa Grandiflora does well in slightly acidic soil. Hence the soil pH should be between 5.9- 6.2 for optimum growth.
spot
As a general rule for Cineraria hansa Grandiflora, the higher the temperature, the shadier should the site of planting. Slightly partial shade would make for an ideal growing spot for the plant.
temperature
Keep the temperature between a range of 15 to 20°C(60 to 67°F) for optimum growth.
watering
The key to remember about watering Cineraria Hansa Grandiflora is to keep the plant moist without overwatering & more the blooms greater is the requirement for watering.
how to harvest
Snip the dried blooms and dead foliage to keep the plant looking tidy and neat. Plant blooms should also be protected from direct sunlight.
