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Herbaceous PerennialSynonym

Pyrethrum 'James Kelway'

painted daisy 'James Kelway'

A bushy, herbaceous perennial to 60cm tall, forming a clump of ferny foliage. In early summer, stiff, erect stems bear daisy-like flowerheads to 6cm across, with vibrant, pinkish-red ray florets surrounding a yellow eye. The flowers are particulary attractive to pollinating insects and are also good for cutting

Synonyms

Pyrethrum 'James Kelway'
Dendranthema 'James Kelway'
see moreChrysanthemum 'James Kelway'

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Ultimate height

0.5–1 metres

Time to ultimate height

2–5 years

Ultimate spread

0.1–0.5 metres

Chalk

Loam

Sand

Moisture

Well–drained

pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

	Stem	Flower	Foliage	Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Full sun

Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure

Sheltered

Hardiness
Hardiness ratings
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H1a: under glass all year (>15C)
H1b: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
H1c: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)

Botanical details

Family: Asteraceae
Native to GB / Ireland: No
Foliage: Deciduous
Habit: Bushy
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 well-drained, light soil in full sun. Plants may require staking. See staking perennials for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by division or root basal cuttings in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types

Cottage and informal garden
Gravel garden
Patio and container plants
Wildlife gardens
Cut flowers
Flower borders and beds

Pruning

Deadhead to prolong flowering

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, chrysanthemum eelworm and leaf miners

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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