Mixed cineraria is a biennial ornamental variety that produces dense, multicolored flowers with an attractive shape, suitable for pots and home gardens. The plant is half-hardy and tolerates different growing conditions, in greenhouses or open fields, giving a striking color display during the flowering season. Its medium height and uniform habit make it an ideal choice for decorative planting in small and medium spaces.
Key Features
- Multicolored flowers that create a strong decorative effect.
- Compact, uniform plant of a convenient height (20–30 cm), easy to use in pots and gardens.
- Can be grown indoors and outdoors for high flexibility.
- Flower heads 1–5 cm wide for clear, abundant flowering.
- Suited to the winter season; performs best in mild and cool weather.
- Relatively easy to manage with good results from regular basic care.
Specifications
- Plant: Cineraria
- Variety: Mix
- Type: Open-pollinated (non-hybrid)
- Purity: 95%
- Germination: 70%
- Net weight: 0.01 g
- Registration number: S000414412750002
- Suitable for: Open field / pots
- Seed treatment: Metalaxyl
- Manufacturer: Hortus srl – Italy
- Country of origin: Italy
Planting Directions
- Sow in seedling trays using a light, well-aerated growing medium.
- Cover with a very thin layer of soil and keep constantly moist without waterlogging.
- Germination starts within 10–14 days depending on temperature and humidity.
- Transplant to the permanent site after 3–4 true leaves form.
- Recommended spacing: 30 × 30 cm.
- A partly shaded spot gives the best growth and flowering.
Planting Season in Saudi Arabia
- Best sown during the cool season.
- Ideal sowing period: October to February in most regions.
- Avoid sowing in high temperatures, as heat affects growth and flowering.
Flowering Time
- Flowering runs from April to July depending on sowing date and growing conditions.
Orkida Tip
- For dense flowers and bright colors, keep watering balanced and avoid direct exposure to high heat – heat stress clearly reduces flowering quality.