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    Senecio cristobalensis

    Also Known As

    • Roldana cristobalensis
    • Red Leaved Velvet Senecio

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 4'-10'
    • W: 6'-8'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Senecio cristobalensis plant details

    Senecio cristobalensis is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with purple foliage. In winter yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and rich soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Senecio cristobalensis

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: evergreen purple
    Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 4 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in winter
    Uses: big leaves, distinctive veining, exotic, red stems, showy

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Senecio cristobalensis

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and rich

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Huge, furry, purple-tinged, dinner-plate-sized leaves with purple undersides and red veins -- all on red stems! Semi-hardy, Mexican shrub daisy with clusters of yellow "daisies" in mild winters. To 4-8', best in a half shaded spot with normal water; more sun means darker leaves. Evergreen in USDA zone 10 and upper zone 9. Root hardy to the mid teens °F, USDA zone 8b, Easy from cuttings otherwise. Awesome velvety goodness!

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Want some dramatic foliage? This Senecio has fuzzy, lobed, dinner-plate sized leaves that are dark green on top & rich purple underneath. The thick stems are fuzzy & purple, too. Grows to 8’ tall & 6-8’ wide so it will create quite a presence. In Winter it blooms with clusters of bright yellow flowers. Evergreen, but can be pruned to the ground if it needs rejuvenation. From Chiapas, Mexico.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Senecio cristobalensis plant

    How to Grow Senecio cristobalensis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • purple

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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