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Chrysanthemum Seeds - Robinson's Red
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Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Coccineum Robinson's Red) - Robinson's Red is an easy perennial to grow from flower seed, and it performs stunningly in the garden with its pure red to magenta colored blooms. Chrysanthemum Coccineum makes a great cut flower too!
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Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
68F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
1/16 inch
SOWING RATE
2 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
18 inches
Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Coccineum Robinson's Red) - Robinson's Red is an easy perennial to grow from flower seed, and it performs stunningly in the garden with its pure red to magenta colored blooms. Chrysanthemum Coccineum makes a great cut flower too! The flowers are set above the fern-like foliage on very sturdy, straight stems that prolong the blooms' life in the vase and also serve as a solid foundation for the butterflies and bees visit these red Painted Daisy flowers. The blooms measure about 2 1/2 inches wide, and they last for more than a week. Expect them to begin opening in late spring and to continue very freely into summer. There are some names for Painted Daisy that are synonymous and can be confusing. Tanacetum coccineum and Pyrethrum coccineum can both be used in addition to Chrysanthemum coccineum.
Best in full sun, this perennial Chrysanthemum is not fussy about soil type, and Painted Daisy Robinson Red can thrive in poor or average conditions, but prefers acidic or neutral soil to alkaline. Deer leave it alone, making it a good choice for an open meadow as well as the sunny border.
Sow Chrysanthemum seeds indoors before last frost to be transplanted outdoors when temperatures warm up. Press the flower seeds into the soil and lightly cover. Keep the Painted Daisy seeds moist until germination occurs. For warm climates with a long growing season, after danger of frost has passed, directly sow the flower seeds into prepared beds. Cut the stems down low after Painted Daisy flowers are done blooming to encourage and second bloom later in the summer.
Common Questions
Can chrysanthemum be used for cut flowers?
Yes, they make great cut flowers. Be sure to check out our guide on Cut flower Gardens.
Do chrysanthemums attract pollinators?
Yes, butterflies are attracted to chrysanthemums.
Can I plant these in containers?
Annual varieties are typically compact and suitable for containers. Keep in mind that they may not bloom until later in the season, so pair them with plants that bloom in summer or relocate them to a more visible spot later on.
Do I have to pinch chrysanthemums?
By pinching mums when they reach around 6 inches tall until early July, you can encourage bushier plants with an abundance of blooms in the fall.
Why aren’t my chrysanthemums blooming?
Chrysanthemums wait to bloom until the days start getting shorter in late summer. They require full sun to bloom and may not flower if they have been over-fertilized with a high nitrogen fertilizer.
Why didn’t my painted daisies bloom?
Painted daisies bloom the second year after sowing the seed.
