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Herbaceous PerennialSynonym

Pyrethrum 'Eileen May Robinson'
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painted daisy 'Eileen May Robinson'

An herbaceous perennial to 75cm, with dark green feathery foliage and solitary, long-stemmed, yellow-centred light pink flowers 6-7cm in width, produced in early summer

Synonyms
Pyrethrum 'Eileen May Robinson'
Chrysanthemum coccineum 'Eileen May Robinson'
see moreTanacetum coccineum 'Robinson's Roseum'
Pyrethrum 'E.M. Robinson'
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring
Summer Pink Yellow
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Potentially harmful
Contact may irritate the skin. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Genus

Tanacetum can be annuals, evergreen or herbaceous perennials or sub-shrubs, with simple or pinnately divided leaves and solitary or clustered, terminal, daisy-like or button-like flower-heads

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in a well-drained, preferably sandy soil in full sun although worth trying in any well-drained soil; avoid wet, heavy soils

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring. Propagate by basal cuttings in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Cut flowers
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Cut back as flowers fade to encourage a second flowering

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, leaf and bud eelworms and leaf-mining flies

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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