Painted
Daisy Perennial
Chrysanthemum coccineum
Showy and reliably hardy these 3" long-stemmed flowers
come in red, yellow, orange, white and purple, often containing a
combination of the above colors. The feathery bright green leaves
are finely divided and give the plants a delicate, ferny appearance.
Blooms in late spring, and may re-flower if cut back after first
blooming.
Painted daisy's are easy to grow are drought tolerant
and striking when planted in mass. The cut flowers last well in
arrangements. Plant in sun to partial shade.
Sow seeds outside 2 weeks before the last
frost. Press onto soil surface as the seeds require light to germinate.
Plant 4" apart. Germination takes 20-25 days. Thin to 12" apart when
plants are 2" tall.
Packet contains 1/2 teaspoon
(approximately 200 seeds!)
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