About
A bushy, herbaceous perennial to 75cm tall, forming a clump of ferny foliage. In early summer, stiff, erect stems bear daisy-like flowerheads to 6cm across, with vibrant, pinkish-red ray florets surrounding a yellow eye. The flowers are particularly attractive to pollinating insects and are also good for cutting.
About the genus
Tanacetum can be annuals, evergreen or herbaceous perennials or sub-shrubs, with simple or pinnately divided leaves and solitary or clustered, terminal, daisy-like or button-like flower-heads
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in well-drained, light soil in full sun. Plants may require staking. See staking perennials for further advice
PruningDeadhead to prolong flowering
PropagationPropagate by division or root basal cuttings in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, chrysanthemum eelworm and leaf miners
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free