About
A herbaceous perennial to 75cm, with dark green feathery foliage and solitary, long-stemmed, yellow-centred light pink flowers 6-7cm in width, produced in early summer.
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 typeSand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens
ToxicityContact may irritate the skin. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care notes
CultivationGrow in a well-drained, preferably sandy soil in full sun although worth trying in any well-drained soil; avoid wet, heavy soils
PruningCut back as flowers fade to encourage a second flowering
PropagationPropagate by division in spring. Propagate by basal cuttings in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, leaf and bud eelworms and leaf-mining flies
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free