Geelblom
Cineraria saxifraga
Also known as
Cineraria (Afr.)
Cineraria saxifraga by Dave U (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Full Sun
Easy care
Moderate watering
Tender
8a-11b
USDA zone
-12°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
---|---|---|
50cm | Max | 40cm |
30cm | Min | 20cm |
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has no fragrance
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Geelblom Overview
Cineraria is a genus of flowering plants, native primarily to Southern Africa with a few species further north. The genus includes herbaceous plants and small subshrubs. The florist's cineraria that is commonly seen as a bedding plant has been transfered to the genus Pericallis. ZA Distribution: Eastern Cape, Western Cape.
How to harvest Geelblom
Harvest seed when ripe.
How to propagate Geelblom
Seed
Sow seed in spring time directly in well-prepared flower beds.
Cuttings
Propagate from seed, cuttings.
Division
By root divisions.
Special features of Geelblom
Attracts useful insects
Attracts bees
Pot plant
Pioneer
Other uses of Geelblom
Rockeries or banks