Daisy (Painted) Robinson's Blend
Tanacetum coccineum
Perennial. It's hard to believe that flowers this bright and lovely come with a perennial plant! Long flower stems make this an excellent cut flower. Combine with columbine and delphinium for a beautiful spring show. Used to be known as Pyrethrum daisy. Caution: Some parts of this plant are poisonous.
Full sun. Blooms mid-spring
Spread: 2' - 3'
Days to Emerge: 20 - 25
Seed Depth: Press into surface
Seed Spacing: A group of 4 seeds every 12" - 18"
Thinning: One plant every 12" - 18"
When to sow outside: 1 to 2 weeks before average last frost or late summer/early fall at least 2 months before first fall frost.
When to start inside: 6 to 8 weeks before average last frost.
Special germination instructions: Requires light to germinate; press seed into soil surface - do not cover - keep moist.
Artist: Angela Overy