Senetti® Ruby Red Pericallis Plant

Ruby Red Senetti® Pericallis offers intense ruby-red blooms that create a bold and striking statement in your garden. With its medium vigor, this variety has a more compact and controlled growth habit, offering a denser floral canopy. Thriving in cooler temperatures, Ruby Red is perfect for adding vibrant, long-lasting color to garden beds or containers.

Senetti® Ruby Red Pericallis Plants are grown without harmful pesticides, ensuring they are safe for your garden and the environment. Guaranteed to arrive alive and thriving!

Planting Instructions:

• - Can be grown during any frost-free period when daytime temperatures are consistently above 60°F

Soil Preparation:

• - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-7.0
• - Ensure good soil drainage 

Watering Specifics:

• - Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, especially during active growth

Fertilizer Type:

• - Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at planting time
• - Supplement with a water-soluble fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season

Pruning and Training:

• - Cut back after flowering to promote a second flush of flowers, and prevent legginess

Additional Pest Management:

• - Monitor for fungal diseases, especially in overly humid or wet conditions

Light Requirements:

• - Thrives with at least 4+ hours of direct sunlight per day

Temperature Tolerance:

• - Prefers cool temperatures
• - Can tolerate light frost but may struggle in extreme heat

Companion Plants for Pericallis:

• - Violas: These cheerful, cool-season bloomers pair well with Pericallis in spring and fall gardens
• - Alyssum: The low-growing, fragrant flowers of Alyssum complement Pericallis’ bright blooms
• - Primroses: Their early spring flowers make a lovely pairing with Pericallis in cooler climates
• - Begonias: The shade-loving, vibrant flowers of Begonias provide continuous color in shaded gardens