Common Name: Chrysanthemum Robinsons Giant Mixed, Painted Daisy. Scientific Name: Tanacetum coccineum Physical Attributes: Tall single flowers in shades of red, rose and white with golden yellow centers sit atop ferny green foliage. Uses: Common florist cut flower. Beds and borders. Life Cycle: Perennial Growing Height: 45 – 70cm Attracts: Butterflies When to Sow: Spring Sowing Depth: 0.2cm Sow Spacing: 30cm Sowing Method: Start indoors 8 – 10 weeks before the last frost in good quality seed starter. Harden off and transplant outside when any danger of frost has passed. Position: Full sun Germination Time: 14 – 21 days Maintenance: Deadhead to prolong flowering window. To encourage a bushy growth pinch out early buds. Cut back after flowering to encourage a second bloom. Seeds Per Packet: 100 (approx)
