Pericallis x hybrida 'Giovanna's Select'

Also Known As

Senecio stellata 'Giovanna's Select'
Senecio stellata 'Giovanni's Select'
Giovannis Select Cineraria
Tall Cineraria

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 30"-36"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

9a-11

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Pericallis x hybrida 'Giovanna's Select' plant details

Pericallis x hybrida 'Giovanna's Select' is a broadleaf deciduous or evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer blue and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pericallis x hybrida 'Giovanna's Select'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous or evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 30 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: blue and purple blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, self-sowing, tropical-looking, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pericallis x hybrida 'Giovanna's Select'

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Remember those glorious 3’ tall Cinerarias, so pretty and useful in the shade garden? Sadly, they’ve been replaced by horrid miniature “boinky” versions not suitable for more than a party favor. Growing to a proper 3’ tall, the ‘Giovanna’ strain was selected by Jim Ottobre in Inverness for her cool medley of purples, blues, and purple-blues. An excellent choice for difficult-to-grow-anything-in shade garden and even more fab in rich soil. Jim recommends planting them in front of Rhododendrons, amongst ferns and around roses for a gorgeous display. A perennial along the coast and an annual in our hotter areas, it reseeds easily and makes a good cut flower.