How to grow Painted Daisies
Painted Daisies (Tanacetum coccineum):
Painted daisies are loved for their stunning blooms and a vibrant pop of colour to any garden. These flowers, also called pyrethrum daisies or Persian daisies, feature vivid petals in shades of pink, red and white. Self seeder and a perennial on warm climates.
Painted Daisies:
-Planting instructions that came with the Seeds.
- Plant Type: Annual, self seeder
- Germination: 10-20 days
- Height: 8" - 16"
- Sun/Shade: Partial Shade/Sun
Outdoor Planting Guide:
- South: March-June
- Central: April-July
- North: April-July
If growing or starting indoors, place by window.
Move outdoors after last frost.
Found these seeds at the $Store, I hope they grow. Love having large bouquets of daisies indoors.
Well - this is a year later and non of my seeds germinated. I don't know if it was something I did, so I want to try it again. I bought a plant one year and I had it for years.
Going to read my gardening books and I'll post here what I found.
Landscaping Ideas and Gardening Tips:
• Plant painted daisies in early spring after the last frost date, either from seeds or nursery-bought plants.
• Provide regular watering to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during periods of drought. Once the plant is established it can tolerate less watering.
. Choose the Right Location:: Painted daisies thrive in full sun to partial shade. Select a spot in your garden that receives at least 6 hours of sunlight per day. Ensure the soil is well-draining to prevent waterlogging, as daisies don't like to sit in soggy soil.
. Soil Preparation: Painted daisies prefer slightly acidic to neutral soil with a pH range of 6.0 to 7.0.
. Planting: If planting seeds, sow them directly into the garden bed in early spring after the last frost date. Keep the soil moist until the seeds germinate, which usually takes around 2-3 weeks.
If planting nursery-bought plants or divisions, space them about 12-18 inches apart.
. Fertilizing:: Painted daisies generally don't require heavy fertilization. A balanced, slow-release fertilizer applied in spring is usually sufficient to support healthy growth and blooming.
. Mulching:: Apply a layer of organic mulch, such as shredded bark or straw, around the base of the plants to conserve soil moisture, suppress weeds and regulate soil temperature. Watch for snails and slugs hiding in the mulch.
. Deadheading:: To encourage continuous blooming and prevent the plant from going to seed prematurely, deadhead spent flowers regularly unless you want to harvest the seeds later on.
. Support:: While painted daisies typically have sturdy stems, taller varieties may benefit from staking to prevent them from flopping over.
I pinch my daisies back, when they are about 8 inch tall and hoping for a bushier plant with more blooms later on. It works for me.
. Winter Care:: In colder climates, provide a layer of mulch around the base of the plants in late fall to help insulate the roots over winter. I lost my plant, don't know if it was our cold weather or I accidentally dug it up. :)
. Division and Propagation:: Every few years, painted daisies may become overcrowded, leading to reduced blooming. To rejuvenate the plants and maintain vigor, consider dividing them in early spring or fall.
. Companion Planting:: Painted daisies pair well with a variety of other perennials and annuals in the garden. Consider planting them alongside companions such as lavender, salvia, coreopsis, ornamental grasses and rudbeckia to create visually appealing combinations.
. Container Gardening:: Painted daisies can also be grown in containers, making them suitable for balconies, patios, or other small spaces. Ensure the containers have adequate drainage holes.
. Harvesting:: If you're interested in using the flowers for indoor arrangements or dried floral crafts, harvest them when they are fully open but before they start to fade.
. Enjoying Wildlife:: Painted daisies are attractive to butterflies, bees, and other pollinators.
. Rejuvenation:: If your painted daisies start to decline in vigor or bloom less prolifically over time, consider cutting them back to about half their height after the first flush of flowers.
. Reseeding:: Painted daisies can self-seed prolifically under the right conditions. If you want to control their spread or prevent them from taking over your garden, deadhead the flowers before they go to seed.
. Personal Enjoyment:: Ultimately, the process of growing painted daisies should bring you joy and satisfaction as a gardener.
Witnessing my cluster of daisies nestled among my ornamental grasses, lupins and black-eyed susans never fails to evoke memories of strolling through meadows and exploring country lanes. I love fresh bouquets of cut flowers that capture the essence of the wild prairie.