Overview
Tanacetum vulgare 'Golden Fleece' is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Tanacetum, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tanacetum vulgare 'Golden Fleece' 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 vulgare 'Golden Fleece' is a bushy, deciduous cultivar of the Tanacetum genus, which includes a variety of annuals, perennials, and sub-shrubs. This cultivar thrives in full sun and is suitable for south, west, or east-facing aspects, tolerating both exposed and sheltered conditions. It prefers fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils across a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H7, 'Golden Fleece' is ideal for cottage and informal gardens, wildlife gardens, city and courtyard gardens, as well as flower borders and beds, offering seasonal interest in spring and summer.
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 vulgare 'Golden Fleece' 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 vulgare 'Golden Fleece'
- 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 vulgare 'Golden Fleece'?
Tanacetum vulgare 'Golden Fleece' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Tanacetum vulgare 'Golden Fleece' need?
Tanacetum vulgare 'Golden Fleece' grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Tanacetum vulgare 'Golden Fleece' hardy in the UK?
Tanacetum vulgare 'Golden Fleece' 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 vulgare 'Golden Fleece'?
Seed, Division, Basal cuttings.
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