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Value Pyrethrum Duo

Tanacetum coccineum Robinson's Rose (Pink), Robinson's Red

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Collection contains 2 plants

  • 1 x Tanacetum coccineum Robinson Rose
  • 1 x Tanacetum coccineum Robinsons Red

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A duo that brings together two different varieties of Pyrethrum, at an attractive price. Tanacetum 'Robinson's Rose' and 'Robinson's Red' are perennials that charm with their generous flowering from May to July, the first offering flowers ranging from bright pink to light pink, the second displaying intense red flowers. They are particularly appreciated in flowerbeds and borders, but are also suitable for pot cultivation. You will cultivate them in well-drained soil, not too dry, in the sun or partial shade. Their sturdy stems are perfect for cut flowers.
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil type
Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
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Best planting time March to April, October
Recommended planting time February to May, September to November
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Description

This affordable duo of Pyrethrum will delight gardeners looking for easy perennial plants that bring a beautiful touch of colour to flower beds for several weeks. It combines two varieties of Tanacetum coccineum, 'Robinson's Rose' and 'Robinson's Red'. These two plants, with their rustic appearance, are attractive for their long spring to summer flowering and finely cut aromatic foliage. Formerly classified as chrysanthemums, they are ideal for gardeners who have little time to devote to maintaining their flower beds. Their above-ground vegetation is deciduous and their stump can withstand temperatures as low as -29 °C (-20.2°F).

The duo consists of:

1 x Tanacetum coccineum 'Robinson's Rose': this variety produces flowers in shades of pink at the top of strong stems, reaching a height of 60 to 75 cm (24 to 30in). The foliage is dark green and finely cut, adding an interesting texture to the garden.

1 x Tanacetum coccineum 'Robinson's Red': brighter, this variety offers intensely red flowers. Its height is similar to that of 'Robinson's Rose', with stems that can reach up to 90 cm (35in). The foliage is also dark green and finely cut, absent in winter.

These two varieties of pyrethrum thrive particularly well in a well-drained, rather moist soil in a sunny to semi-shaded area of the garden. For planting in a flower bed, place 'Robinson's Rose', slightly smaller, in the foreground and 'Robinson's Red' in the background. Allow for three to four plants per square metre and maintain a distance of at least 45 cm (18in) between each plant.

To create a cohesive ensemble, combine the varieties of Tanacetum coccineum Robinson's with plants that have similar needs. The Penstemon 'Husker Red', with its purple foliage and white flowers, offers an interesting contrast. Phlox paniculata 'David' with its white flowers will enhance the colors of the Tanacetum without overshadowing them. Add Bergenia 'Winterglut' with its reddish leaves in winter and pink flowers in spring, this perennial will keep the scene attractive all year round.

Flowering

Flower colour two-tone
Flowering time May to July, September
Inflorescence Flower head
Flower size 5 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green
Aromatic? Fragrant foliage when creased

Plant habit

Height at maturity 60 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Tanacetum

Species

coccineum

Cultivar

Robinson's Rose (Pink), Robinson's Red

Family

Asteraceae

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Planting and care

Pyrethrum should be planted in spring or autumn, in a sunny exposition, in any soil properly drained, not too poor and not too dry. It doesn't appreciate clay, compact and wet soils, suffocating for its roots. If your soil is heavy, incorporate coarse sand or gravel and light soil to improve drainage. In healthy soil, this plant is hardy enough for our climates. It has no enemies or diseases, against which it is naturally immune. This plant tolerates and even prefers limestone and sandy soils. It shows fairly good resistance to drought in deep soil.

Planting period

Best planting time March to April, October
Recommended planting time February to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border, Edge of border
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 4 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Well prepared, well drained.

Care

Pruning instructions Remove the wilted flowers regularly as well as any stems after flowering, to return to the foliage. Prune the young plant in late winter, when vegetation starts again.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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