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Herbaceous Perennial

Tanacetum coccineum Robinson's red-flowered
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painted daisy Robinson’s red-flowered

A clump-forming, upright perennial with dark geen leaves at the base of the plant. Dark pink-red flowers with a bright yellow centre appear in the summer

Synonyms
Pyrethrum 'Robinson's Red'
Dendranthema 'Robinson's Red'
see moreChrysanthemum 'Robinson's Red'

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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Red Yellow Pink Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
Potentially harmful
Foliage can cause skin allergies. 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

Correct

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in well drained sandy soil in full sun

Propagation

Propagate by dividing or basal cuttings in the spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Cut flowers
Pruning

Cut back in late autumn or early spring, just before new growth starts. Dead head regularly to encourage more flowers

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, chrysanthemum eelworm and leaf minor

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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