Cineraria, Florist's Cineraria, Common Ragwort, Pericallis cruenta, Senecio cruentus

Sow seeds indoors, in September for Valentines Day blooming, or in October for Easter blooms. Once translated outside after last frost, Cineraria likes to grow in shade or partial shade. The plant prefers well-drained garden mix with plenty of organic matter. Water regularly and thoroughly to keep the soil evenly moist, but never soggy.

Cineraria plants are quite thirsty and will grow most successfully in soil that is kept consistently moist.