TANACETUM coccineum 'Robinson's Red'
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TANACETUM coccineum 'Robinson's Red'
Commonly known as Feverfew, Painted daisy
Red daisy flowers with yellow centres and finely divided foliage
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Cutting back flowers as they fade will encourage a second flowering. Flowers are good for cutting. Wildlife plant - butterflies -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, chrysanthemum eelworm, leaf miners -
Place of origin
Caucasus, southwestern Asia. Garden origin -
DeciduousBright green ferny foliage
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BorderSuitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
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Patio / pot plants
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Fully hardy
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Height
70cm (28in) -
Spread
45cm (18in) -
HerbaceousBushy, hairless, herbaceous perennial wth erect stems. Daisy-like flower heads to 7cm (2¾in) across with yellow disc-florets
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Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Scented foliage
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Free draining sandy soil
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size70cm (28in)
45cm (18in)
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