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Robinsons Mixture Pyrethrum (Painted Daisy)
Robinsons Mixture Painted Daisy brings an exotic, almost Asian elegance to the traditional daisy garden. These Tanacetum coccineum cultivars grow into neat, mounding shrubs reaching 24 inches tall, crowned with 2.5 to 3-inch daisy-like blooms in a vibrant mixture of colors. Hardy in zones 4 through 9 and reaching mature flowering in their second year, these perennials trace their ancestry to the temperate highlands of the Caucasus Mountains, making them naturally suited to cool climates. Plant them 18 inches apart in full sun, and you'll have reliable bloomers for borders, walkways, and flower beds season after season.
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Growing Conditions
USDA Zone
4-9
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained Loam; Tolerates Poor Soils
Growth Stats
TypeSpreading
Spacing
18
Plant Profile
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Zones
4-9
Size
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Growth
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Care
High
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Highlights
These painted daisies blend familiar daisy charm with unexpected color complexity, their 2.5 to 3-inch flowers appearing in a stunning mixture that feels almost exotic against the soft mounding foliage. Native to the cool mountain regions of the Caucasus, Robinsons Mixture has been selected specifically to thrive in home gardens with similar climates, making them a natural fit for northern and temperate regions. The compact 24-inch mounding habit means they stay tidy without constant pruning, fitting neatly into borders and defined planting schemes.
Common Uses
Robinsons Mixture Painted Daisies shine as ornamental additions to flower borders, walkways, and along fencing where their mounding habit and colorful blooms create visual interest without overwhelming the space. They're equally at home in indoor planters, bringing their exotic daisy character to patios and container gardens. Their neat growth and reliable second-year flowering make them valuable for gardeners seeking reliable perennial structure in mixed plantings.
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Care Instructions
Start Indoors
Start Robinsons Mixture Painted Daisy seeds indoors in late winter, 6 to 8 weeks before your last spring frost. Sow seeds on moist soil surface or barely press them into the medium, as they benefit from light exposure for germination. Keep soil temperature around 70°F and maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging. Transplant seedlings into individual pots once they develop true leaves, then gradually acclimate them to outdoor conditions before transplanting.
Transplant Outdoors
Transplant hardened-off seedlings outdoors after the last frost date when soil has warmed and nighttime temperatures consistently stay above 50°F. Space plants 18 inches apart in a location receiving full sun. Water thoroughly after transplanting and maintain consistent soil moisture for the first few weeks as plants establish.
Pruning
Deadhead spent blooms regularly throughout the growing season to maintain the compact mounding form and encourage continuous flowering. Once the plant has finished blooming in fall, cut back the foliage to just above ground level to prepare for winter dormancy. In spring, remove any dead or damaged growth as new shoots emerge.
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Ecology & Traits
Scientific Classification
Tanacetum coccineum
Family
Asteraceae
Genus
Tanacetum
Growth Habit
Spreading
Native Status
L48 (I)
History & Origin
“Robinsons Mixture represents careful selection work within the painted daisy family, which originates from the temperate highlands of the Caucasus Mountains. These seeds were developed to bring an exotic, distinctly non-traditional daisy aesthetic to Western gardens, particularly those of the United States where painted daisies were less commonly grown compared to their simpler cousins. The Robinsons selection emphasizes the color mixtures and compact growth habit that make this variety both ornamental and practical for smaller garden spaces.”