Painted Daisy ‘Robinson’s Red’
Painted Daisy ‘Robinson’s Red’

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3.5" Perennial
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Painted Daisy ‘Robinson’s Red’

Scott's Nursery Ltd.

$3.50
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Inject a shot of high-contrast, vintage cottage charm into your late-spring landscape with this exceptionally bold colour specialist. Tanacetum coccineum ‘Robinson’s Red’ commands immediate attention with its large, perfectly symmetrical, daisy-like blossoms featuring single rings of velvety, crimson-scarlet petals encircling a flat, bright golden-yellow central disc. Rising proudly above a dense, highly decorative cushion of bright green, fern-like foliage, these vivid blossoms sway gracefully on straight, clean stems, delivering an intense, crisp layer of saturated colour that electrifies sunny borders.
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Plant Details

Mature Size:

18" - 24" H x 12" - 18" W

Zone:

3-7

Watering:

Medium

Type:

Herbaceous Perennial

Growth Rate:

Moderate - Fast

Light:

Full Sun

Plant Profile

Common Names:

Painted Daisy, Robinson's Red Painted Daisy, Pyrethrum, and Persian Pellitory

Scientific Name:

Tanacetum coccineum ‘Robinson’s Red’

Type:

Clumping Perennial / Elite Cutting Flower / Textured Accent

Growth Details:

Mature Size: 18" - 24" H x 12" - 18" W

Growth Habit: Compact, upright, and clumping.

Form: Neat, bushy, ferny rosettes with long, unbranched vertical flower stalks.

Growth Rate: Medium to fast.

Flowering Time: Late spring through to early summer (typically May to July).

Flower Colour: Rich, velvety crimson-red petals with a striking, vivid golden-yellow central eye.

Environmental Needs:

Exposure: Full Sun (Appreciates light afternoon shade in exceptionally hot, scorching summer regions).

Soil Preferences: Thrives best in average, sandy, gritty, or loam-based soils with sharp drainage properties.

Soil Tolerance: Highly adaptable to nutrient-poor or lean soils, but completely intolerant of wet, heavy clay that holds stagnant water.

Watering: Provide steady, moderate moisture during the spring vegetative rush; highly resilient to short dry spells once established.

Container Role: Functions as an outstanding, structural Filler in mixed spring and summer patio containers, contributing fantastic leaf texture.

Special Features:

Natural Insect Repellent: The foliage contains pyrethrins, natural organic compounds that actively repel destructive garden pests while remaining safe for the plant.

Drought Resistant: Possesses a rugged, resilient root system that handles short mid-summer dry spells and lean soils with ease once fully established.

Deer & Rabbit Resistance: The strong, aromatic oils naturally present within its ferny foliage make the entire plant highly unpalatable to foraging deer and rabbits.

Attracts: A highly alluring and accessible flat landing-pad destination for local butterflies, honeybees, and native pollinators.
Care Guide

Ornamental & Landscape Value

Seasonal Interest:

Bloom Information: Exceptionally showy, long-lasting 2.5" to 3" wide flat-faced daisies that open progressively on single, clean stems for several weeks.

Interest: Wakes up early in spring with a lush, bright green explosion of fern-like, finely divided foliage. It transitions into a massive, eye-catching blanket of deep crimson all early summer, before the entire plant dies back completely straight to its underground winter crown following hard autumn freezes.

Garden Value:

Ornamental Interest: Offers an exceptional dual effect, pairing ultra-fine, deeply divided fern-like foliage with striking, high-contrast crimson and gold daisy heads.

Landscaping Uses: Essential choice for traditional cottage garden tiers, dedicated cutting beds, high-visibility walkway edgings, and mixed perennial borders.

Wildlife & Human Value:

Wildlife Value: Supplies a vital, early-season nectar platform for butterflies and native bee populations navigating sunny perennial borders.

Human Value: Yields exceptional, rigid-stemmed cut flowers with an extraordinarily long vase life, perfect for creating bold, high-contrast indoor tabletop vases.

Planting & Care Guide

Planting Considerations:

Best Time To Plant: Plant out young potted starts early in the spring or in early autumn to establish roots in cool weather.

Spacing: Space individual crowns 12" to 15" apart to allow adequate room for expansion while maintaining clean air movement between stems.

Location Tips: Select high-exposure spots with flawless drainage; elevated beds or sloped quadrants are ideal for preventing winter crown rot.

Companion Plants: Pairs magnificently with silver-leafed Stachys byzantina, stark white Leucanthemum, or fine-textured blue Nepeta.

Care:

Light Requirements: Demands absolute full sun; requires at least 6 hours of unshaded, direct daily sunlight to keep flower stems strong and prevent the habit from opening up.

Moisture Requirements: Requires average, exceptionally well-drained soil; water deeply when the top 2 inches of soil feel dry, but avoid waterlogged environments.

Maintenance: Cut flower stalks completely down to the basal foliage rosettes immediately after the spring flush fades to keep the mound tidy and trigger a secondary wave of late-summer buds.

Fertilization: Avoid rich plant foods; apply a very light top-dressing of organic compost or a minimal, slow-release, balanced fertilizer in early spring.

Tolerances:

Tolerates superficial drought, rocky or poor soil, light urban pollution, deer, and rabbits.

Tips For Success:

The Post-Bloom Chop: Never skip cutting the spent flower stalks completely to the base after flowering; this keeps the foliage mound dense and encourages fresh, compact growth.

Sharp Winter Drainage: Ensure the soil drains well; waterlogged crowns during freezing winter months are the single most common cause of plant loss.

Easy Division: Divide the established clumps every 3 to 4 years in early spring or immediately after flowering to maintain pristine plant health and expand your borders.
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