Description
Tanacetum coccineum ‘Robinson’s Pink’ is a cultivar of Tanacetum coccineum, also known as Pyrethrum, is a species of perennial flowering plant in the Asteraceae family, native to the Caucasus and Asia Minor. The cultivar ‘Robinson’s Pink’ is known for its deep pink, daisy-like flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer and its feathery leaves. The plant typically reaches a height of 60-90 cm and width of 30-60 cm at maturity. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. This cultivar is a popular choice for adding color in the garden and it’s also great for use in borders, wildflower gardens and as a cut flower. It’s also good for attracting pollinators and butterflies.
Key Facts
- Common Name(s):Painted daisy ‘Robinson’s Pink’
- Hardiness:Fully hardy
- How big will I get? Tanacetum coccineum ‘Robinson’s Pink’ can grow to a height of 0.8m and a spread of 0.5m.
- Did You Know That:The plant is drought tolerant, it can survive with minimal water and can be grown in Low Maintainence gardens?
Plant Calendar
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Care Guide
Soil Requirements
Tanacetum coccineum ‘Robinson’s Pink’ is a versatile plant and can cope with wet or drier soils, but prefers there to be decent drainage. This plant can grow in soil with a wide range of pH levels, it is not picky about the pH level of the soil.
Best Position
Tanacetum coccineum ‘Robinson’s Pink’ can handle either an exposed or a sheltered position and requires full sun to thrive, this consists of more than six hours of direct sunshine per day.
Maintenance
Tanacetum coccineum ‘Robinson’s Pink’ should be deadheaded regularly to promote new flowers coming through. This will prolong the flowering period of the plant as it saves the energy that the plant would have put into producing seeds and allows it to produce more flowers!
Pest, Diseases and Wildlife
Tanacetum coccineum ‘Robinson’s Pink’ can have problems with aphids , and it tends not to have problems with diseases. It is also known to attract bees and other pollinators. It is toxic to cats, dogs and horses.
