Overview
Tanacetum coccineum 'Vanessa' is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Tanacetum, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tanacetum coccineum 'Vanessa' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most 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 coccineum 'Vanessa' is a bushy, herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Tanacetum genus, known for its daisy-like flower heads typically found at stem tips. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun and is suitable for a variety of garden settings including cottage, wildlife, city, and courtyard gardens, as well as flower borders and beds. It prefers fertile, well-drained soils ranging from sandy to clay, with a pH that can be acid, alkaline, or neutral. Hardy to UK zone H7, it flowers in spring and summer and can be propagated by seed, division, or basal cuttings.
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
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Tanacetum coccineum 'Vanessa' 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 coccineum 'Vanessa'
- 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 coccineum 'Vanessa'?
Tanacetum coccineum 'Vanessa' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Tanacetum coccineum 'Vanessa' need?
Tanacetum coccineum 'Vanessa' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained to moist but well-drained.
Is Tanacetum coccineum 'Vanessa' hardy in the UK?
Tanacetum coccineum 'Vanessa' 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 coccineum 'Vanessa'?
Seed, Division, Basal cuttings.
