These bright red-orange blooms really stand out in your summer garden. Frost-tender in the UK, keep this plant above freezing.
These bright red-orange blooms are the perfect addition to your summer garden. They are only half-hardy, so can be best grown as annuals in colder parts of the country - enjoy their colour while it lights up your garden! The daisy-shaped red petals open over mid-green ovate leaves and look fantastic whilst they're at it. Plant these stunning flowers in a sunny spot, with shelter from the wind, and they'll keep you smiling all summer long.
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Tender Perennial
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Flower: clump forming
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Flowers in late winter to early spring, foliage year-round
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Scientific Name
Pericallis × hybrida 'Red Orange' (nearby beauty, hybrid species, cultivar: red orange)
Common Name(s)
Senecio Senetti, Cineraria, Pericallis, Senetti Red Orange
Origin
Native to the Canary Islands, the Senetti varieties have been adapted for cooler conditions so they can be grown as perennials in the UK
Pruning Tips
Regular deadheading will help your plant keep blooming for as long as possible.
Wildlife Value
While there isn't any known specific benefit to British wildlife, the flowers can provide pollen for bees, butterflies and moths, and their seeds can feed birds.
Positioning
Grow this cultivar in full sun to enjoy it at its best. Shelter from cold winds.
Water
This plant likes its soil moist, so ensure it doesn't totally dry out while it's actively growing.
Soil
Not fussy about the soil type as long as it's got good drainage
Food
Make sure soil is fertile when you plant it; extra fertiliser every couple of weeks whilst the plant is growing will help too.
Pet-safe
Yes - this plant is non-toxic, although it isn't the best snack for your pets.
Sprouts Top Tips
To make the most out of this plant, especially if you're growing as an annual, deadhead the flowers as they fade to prolong blooming. Moist soil will also help to keep the blooms fresher for longer.
