Daisy (Painted) Robinson's Blend Seed
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Daisy (Painted) Robinson's Blend Seed

Tanacetum coccineum

Item #1080

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.



Perennial

Full sun
Blooms mid-spring

2’ - 3’

Days to Emerge:
20 – 25 days

Seed Depth:
Press into surface

Seed Spacing:
A group of
4 seeds
every 12”-18”

Thinning:
When 2" tall,
thin to one
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



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