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Wednesday's Flower

Coral Senecio | Wednesday's Flower

Wednesday's Story

If you haven’t had your cup of joe yet…

you may not need it as this flower packs a powerful punch. It is a drink of orange without the juice. It is a burst of happiness that takes away the blues. It is inviting us to be a part of its celebration; just wanting us to share in its joy…a day in the life of a flower. It’s a vibrant beauty of a flower bursting with enthusiasm all within a one-inch radius. Dazzling!

points of interest

Each flower head has a profusion of orange to scarlet flowers held like a torch above the foliage. Attractive grey-green leaves provide year-round interest and have purplish undersides.

general care

Plant in a sunny, hot, sharply drained location. Trim to keep from being leggy and unattractive.

friday’s flower fact

The species name of the Coral Senecio is, fulgens, meaning “shining”, referring to the dazzling scarlet, orange blooms.

Common Names | Coral Senecio
Botanical Name | Kleinia fulgens
Family | Asteraceae
Type | Succulent
Origin | Africa
Zone | 10-11
Flower Height | 12-18”
Flower Diameter | 1½”

photographed @

New York Botanical Garden

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Varying perspectives of Wednesday’s Flower from bud to full bloom

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