Overview
Tanacetum parthenium 'White Bonnet' (d) is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Tanacetum, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tanacetum parthenium 'White Bonnet' (d) 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 parthenium 'White Bonnet' is a bushy, herbaceous perennial belonging to the Tanacetum genus, known for its daisy-like flower heads. This deciduous cultivar thrives in full sun and is suitable for a variety of garden settings including cottage, wildlife, and city gardens. It prefers fertile, well-drained soils ranging from sandy to clay, and can tolerate a range of soil pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H7, 'White Bonnet' is best grown in spring and summer, making it a versatile choice for flower borders and beds.
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 parthenium 'White Bonnet' (d) 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 parthenium 'White Bonnet' (d)
- 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 parthenium 'White Bonnet' (d)?
Tanacetum parthenium 'White Bonnet' (d) prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Tanacetum parthenium 'White Bonnet' (d) need?
Tanacetum parthenium 'White Bonnet' (d) 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 parthenium 'White Bonnet' (d) hardy in the UK?
Tanacetum parthenium 'White Bonnet' (d) 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 parthenium 'White Bonnet' (d)?
Seed, Division, Basal cuttings.
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