Description
Painted Daisy Seeds 6590.
Vibrant Spring Blooms and Superior Cut Flowers for Sunny Garden Beds.
Painted Daisy (Tanacetum coccineum) produces a profusion of single, daisy-like blossoms in vivid shades of pink, red, rose, and white. Held atop bushy, 75 cm tall plants, these cheerful flowers bloom abundantly from May through June in full sun or partial shade. An invaluable favourite for floral arrangements and dried-flower crafts, Painted Daisy adds brilliant early-season colour to garden beds and borders. Direct-sown or self-sown established plants often demonstrate enhanced winter hardiness.
Quick Seed Details
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Product Code: 6590
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Botanical Name: Tanacetum coccineum
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Type: Open-Pollinated Perennial
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Hardiness: Zone 5 (with winter protection)
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Height: 75 cm
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Plant Spacing: 30 cm
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Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade
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Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained soil (avoid excessive fertility; raised beds recommended for heavy clay)
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Germination: 14–21 days at 20°C (Requires light to germinate)
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Seed Count: Approx. 40 seeds per packet (500 seeds per gram)
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Painted Daisy seeds require light to germinate and thrive best in well-drained soil locations.
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Indoor Sowing: Start seeds indoors in a quality soilless starter mix around March 1st for early summer flowering. Surface sow seeds by gently pressing them into the growing medium—do not cover, as light is required for germination. Maintain a temperature of 20°C for the 14 to 21 day germination period. Move sprouted seedlings under lights at slightly cooler temperatures before hardening off and transplanting outdoors after frost danger passes.
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Outdoor Direct Sowing: Direct sow seed outdoors in July for flowers the following season. Direct-sown plants often establish stronger root systems and enhanced hardiness.
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Garden Spacing & Care: Space plants 30 cm apart in moist, well-drained soil. Avoid high-fertility fertilizers. If planting in heavy soil, use raised beds to ensure proper drainage.
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Harvesting Cut Flowers: For fresh vases, harvest stems as soon as color shows in the buds. For dried arrangements, harvest stems immediately after the blossoms open.
Why Painted Daisy Seeds belong in Your Garden
If you want early-summer colour and long-lasting cut flowers, Painted Daisy is a garden favourite. Its sturdy stems, vivid colour mix, and adaptability to full sun or light shade make it an essential addition to perennial borders and cutting gardens alike.
