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Name: Painted Daisy 'Robinson's Red'
Type: Tanacetum coccineum
Description:
They thrive in 6 to 8 hours of full sun and well-0draining, moderately moist soil. They are fast-growing and can handle some periods of drought but don't like high heat. Do not like humidity. Painted daisies are toxic to humans and pets.
They thrive in 6 to 8 hours of full sun and well-0draining, moderately moist soil. They are fast-growing and can handle some periods of drought but don't like high heat. Do not like humidity. Painted daisies are toxic to humans and pets.
Location: Red
Sun Level: Full sun
Height: 24 in.
Spread: 12-18 in.
Care:
May be divided every other year in spring or very early fall. May need staking. Pinch back to encourage bushier growth and more flowers when plants are 6 to 8 inches tall.
May be divided every other year in spring or very early fall. May need staking. Pinch back to encourage bushier growth and more flowers when plants are 6 to 8 inches tall.
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Diseases:
Painted daisies are also valued for producing pyrethrins, a natural insecticide that is synthesized to kill garden pests organically. This toxin keeps most pest insects away from your painted daisies; regardless, butterflies still favor the flower.
Painted daisies are also valued for producing pyrethrins, a natural insecticide that is synthesized to kill garden pests organically. This toxin keeps most pest insects away from your painted daisies; regardless, butterflies still favor the flower.