Chrysanthemum coccineum

Painted Daisy, Pyrethrum

These sun-loving flowers have been garden favorites for centuries. They bloom in summer and fall in all colors except blue, and flowers range from the immense, showy Florists' Chrysanthemum to button-sized. The foliage has divided leaves with a strong scent. Use in borders or containers for cut flowers. The common name 'Daisy' usually refers to some kind Chrysanthemum, and "mums", to the fall-blooming hybrids sold in florists' shops. There are many other types as well, including annuals, perennials and subshrubs. Some of these are not called Chrysanthemums because the genus has been divided and renamed, so ask your local nursery. Shallow-rooted, they need moist soil and regular fertilizing. Pinch tips until mid-summer or when flowering begins. Divide plants in spring, discarding the "woody" parts. Cut back regularly to promote bloom. Leafminer causes unsightly squiggly lines on older leaves. Consult your nursery for controls.

This seed-propogated strain has large, single flowers in pink and crimson.

Attributes - Chrysanthemum coccineum

Plant Type: Perennial

Bloom Season: Late Spring through Late Summer

Flower Color: Magenta, Pink, Red, White

Foliage: Evergreen

Height: 1 ft. to 3 ft.

Width: 2 ft.

Sunlight: Full Sun

Climate: Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Notes: Thrives in Hot Climates. Cut Flowers, Showy Flowers. Susceptible to Aphids, Black Spot, Spider Mites.

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