Daisy: Painted Daisy

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Daisy: Painted Daisy - Seeds & Bulbs

Painted Daisy
Robinsons Blend
(Chrysanthemum coccineum)

It's hard to believe that flowers this bright and dramatic are perennials. Long flower stems make this an excellent cut flower. combine with Colmumbine and Delphinium for a beautiful spring display. Another common name for Painted Daisy is Pyrenthrum - it's flowers are the source of the insecticide by the same name.

Flower Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Spring
Height: 2' to 3'
Exposure: Full Sun - light afternoon shade in hot climates

When to Sow Outside: Spring - 2 Weeks before last frost.
When to Sow Inside: Spring - 6 to 8 weeks before last frost.
Seed Depth: Press onto soil surface. Requires light to germinate.
Seed Spacing: 4"
Days to Emerge: 20 to 25
Thinning: When 2" tall thin to 18" apart

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