Overview
Tanacetum atkinsonii is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Tanacetum, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tanacetum atkinsonii grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens, city and courtyard gardens and flower borders and beds.
About
Tanacetum atkinsonii is a bushy, deciduous cultivar within the Tanacetum genus, which includes a variety of annuals, perennials, and sub-shrubs. This plant produces flower heads resembling daisies or buttons, typically found at the tips of its stems. It thrives in full sun and can be grown in a range of soil types, including loam and sand, with well-drained conditions and a pH that is acid, alkaline, or neutral. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is suitable for cottage and informal gardens, wildlife areas, city courtyards, and flower borders, offering seasonal interest in spring and summer.
About the genus
Tanacetum is a genus of about 160 species of flowering plants in the aster family, Asteraceae, native to many regions of the Northern Hemisphere. They are known commonly as tansies. The name tansy can refer specifically to Tanacetum vulgare, which may be called the common tansy or garden tansy for clarity.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Tanacetum
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Tanacetum atkinsonii size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, City and courtyard gardens, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Tanacetum atkinsonii
- Propagation
- Seed, Division, Basal cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Leaf and bud eelworms, Leaf-mining flies
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Tanacetum atkinsonii?
Tanacetum atkinsonii prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Tanacetum atkinsonii need?
Tanacetum atkinsonii grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Tanacetum atkinsonii hardy in the UK?
Tanacetum atkinsonii has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Tanacetum atkinsonii?
Seed, Division, Basal cuttings.
