Senetti

[dandelion]

Has anyone grown this?



I bought this plant from a garden centre. It's in a pot in my porch, but I wondered if I could take cuttings of it and use these as bedding plants?

[dandelion]

[manicscousers]

no idea but it's right purdy  ;D

[cambourne7]

i have the dark purple (baby magenta) and a very vivid pink for a dark corner in the garden.

Found this helpful --  Q & A on Senetti.

Question :Who many flowers will I get?

Answer : Each plant can produce over 200 flowers!

Question : When do they flower?

Answer : Flowering time is April-June. The real beauty is that once the plant’s flowers are spent, the plants can be cut back to 4” and it will re-flower in 3 to 4 weeks!


Question : How big do they get?

Answer : Height: 30-45cm (12-18")

Question : Can they take frost?

Answer : Senetti® is cold-cultivated so it can tolerate a light night frost, which makes them suitable for spring planting in combination with spring violets and primulas.

Question : What pots size should I use?

Answer : We recommend a 15cm pot.

Question : What temperature should the plugs be grown in?

Answer :If you are potting on in January and February Senetti® is best keep at 5C

Question : When should I feed?

Answer : When the roots have reached the side of the pots start to feed.

Question : Can you buy Senetti seed?

Answer : No, these plants are only grown from cuttings because the seeds are not true to type! Plants grown from cuttings are much stronger and will grow for longer!

Question : Can I over winter the plants?

Answer : It is possible in theory, but there is a high risk that the plants will developed various diseases following the end of the growth period (Autumn), and this will not give a satisfactory result. It is a much better idea to throw the old plants on the compost heap, and to start the new year with fresh material.

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