Pericallis

SEASONALITY
➜ Late Winter–Spring (Jan–May)

DESIGN TYPE
➜ Accent Flower

VASE LIFE
➜ Moderate

BLOOM SIZE
➜ 1–3in

STEM LENGTH
➜ 30–50cm

➜ Process pericallis as soon as possible after arrival by giving the stems a fresh cut and placing them into clean, fresh water

➜ Keep pericallis well hydrated throughout its vase life—it performs best when never allowed to dry out

➜ Display arrangements in a cool location whenever possible, as cooler temperatures help preserve both the blooms and their vivid color

➜ Remove any spent flowers as they fade to keep the remaining blooms looking fresh and encourage unopened buds to continue opening

➜ Pericallis is naturally full and colorful, so a few stems often provide all the impact an arrangement needs

➜ Handle the flower clusters gently during designing to preserve their naturally rounded shape

POSITIVES ➜
♡ Vibrant colors
♡ Great visual impact
♡ Strong seasonal character
♡ Cheerful bloom form

NEGATIVES ➜
✗ Seasonal availability
✗ Not ideal for every palette
✗ Can overpower softer designs
✗ Has never selected "mute" on anything

I've never heard of pericallis—what makes it special?
➜ Its unbelievably vibrant colors are what stop people in their tracks—few flowers offer such intense shades of blue, purple, magenta, and pink

Why do the flowers remind me of daisies?
➜ Pericallis belongs to the daisy family, but its jewel-toned colors and dense clusters give it a much more dramatic look than traditional daisies

When would you choose pericallis over another colorful flower?
➜ When your design needs an instant burst of color—pericallis creates a lively focal moment without relying on oversized blooms or heavy textures

Does pericallis work better in spring or summer designs?
➜ It's especially popular in spring palettes, where its bright colors pair beautifully with tulips, ranunculus, anemones, and other seasonal favorites

☆ Incredible color saturation
☆ Excellent spring flower
☆ Adds instant energy to arrangements
☆ Creates cheerful focal moments
☆ Has never once won the quiet game

☆ Stock
☆ Feverfew
☆ Delphinium
☆ Larkspur
☆ Tulips
☆ Muscari
☆ Hyacinth

☆ Pericallis was developed from plants native to Spain's Canary Islands, where its wild ancestors still grow today

☆ The remarkably vivid colors found in modern pericallis varieties are the result of decades of careful breeding, making them some of the brightest naturally occurring blooms in commercial floriculture

☆ Although it's still relatively uncommon in cut flower work, pericallis is gaining popularity with designers looking for bold color and something a little unexpected