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    • Photo of Senecio cristobalensis by Annie's Annuals & Perennials

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    Also Known As

    • Roldana cristobalensis
    • Red Leaved Velvet Senecio

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 4'-10'
    • W: 6'-8'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

    4" | $16

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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

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    One of our most popular tropicalissimo offerings! Evergreen, 6"- 10’ tall, BIG BOLD merlot velvet leaves known to cause serious ‘plant lust’…yellow flowers are an afterthought. Sun to light shade, good soil, likes nitrogen, ample water, gaw-geus in a big trendy pot, or plant in the ground. Hardy to low 20’s but can freeze down to the teens and rebound. Gotta love this plant! Easy to grow, but we never have enough!

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    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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