Senecio Mandala Plus Royal Blue

Senecio Mandala Plus Royal Blue is a striking perennial that produces clusters of rich royal-blue, daisy-like blooms with strong purple undertones. The vivid flowers create a bold display above lush dark green foliage, making this variety ideal for brightening containers, patio pots, and seasonal garden plantings.

Part of the premium Mandala® Plus series, Royal Blue is bred for strong performance and uniform growth. Plants develop a naturally compact, upright habit with excellent branching, producing abundant flower heads that form a dense canopy of colour.

Mandala® Plus varieties are selected for their large, long-lasting flowers and strong plant structure. The deep green foliage enhances the intensity of the blooms, creating a dramatic contrast. These compact, well-branched plants are especially suited to high-impact container planting and vibrant garden displays.

Flowering generously through the warmer months, Senecio, also known as Pericallis, forms a neat, mounding plant that becomes covered in vibrant blooms, delivering long-lasting seasonal colour. Its lush green foliage provides the perfect backdrop for the vivid flowers in saturated hues, creating a striking display that instantly brightens garden spaces. Whether planted in borders, mixed garden beds, or decorative pots and containers, this colourful variety adds bold visual interest and a lively seasonal presence.

Despite its bold appearance, Senecio is impressively easy to grow. It thrives in sunny positions with well-drained soil and performs particularly well in warm climates, coastal gardens, and drier landscapes. Once established, it shows good drought tolerance and requires minimal maintenance, making it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking reliable colour with little effort.

To encourage an extended flowering season, simply remove or cut back the blooms as they begin to fade. Regular deadheading promotes fresh growth and encourages the plant to produce new flushes of flowers throughout the growing season, ensuring a continuous and vibrant display for longer in the garden.

Note: Harmful if eaten/skin & eye irritant