Chrysanthemum Robinsons Mix, known as Chrysanthemum coccineum or Painted Daisy, is a perennial flower native to Eurasia. This variety offers a bushy, upright habit of 18-36" tall and 12-24" wide, with a mix of red, pink, lilac, and white flowers with bright yellow centers from late spring through early summer. Not only is Chrysanthemum Robinsons Mix cheery and low-maintenance, but this plant resists deer and attracts pollinators, making it an excellent choice for cutting gardens, containers, and sunny borders. Chrysanthemum Robinsons Mix is a must-have perennial, flourishing in full sun with little water or maintenance and hardy in zone 3-7. For a more traditional Yellow Daisy, consider growing Chrysanthemum Multicaule Yellow.
Chrysanthemum Robinsons Mix Selling Tips
Sell Chrysanthemum Robinsons Mix to customers looking for a low-maintenance perennial flower for a container or border. Vibrant color cheers up the landscape, and this plant will charm customers with its easy care, bushy habit, and attractive, long-lasting blooms. Create a unique cottage garden by pairing Chrysanthemum Robinsons Mix with Echinacea, Rudbeckia, Perovskia, Salvia, and Asclepias. By offering complementary companion plants, greenhouses can help gardeners create visually appealing and ecologically beneficial gardens that attract pollinators.
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1. Space seedling plugs 12-18" apart in well-drained soil in full or partial sun.
2. Water regularly, keeping the soil evenly moist and neither dry nor water-logged.
3. Apply a well-balanced fertilizer every two or three weeks during the growing season. A fertilizer with high phosphorus content will promote blooming.
4. Deadhead spent flowers for a neat appearance and to encourage continued blooming.
5. Watch for aphids, spider mites, and powdery mildew, and avoid overhead watering.
General Growing Tips For Your Seedling Tray
For best results with Chrysanthemum Robinsons Mix, plant one seedling plug per 4-inch or three or four per 10-inch container. Use well-drained soil with a pH of 5.5-6.5, EC of 1.0-1.5 mS/cm, temperatures of 68-70 daytime and 60-65 nighttime, and medium feed (150-200 ppm N) with a well-balanced fertilizer. Provide full sun or partial shade. Pinch once or twice if needed. Watch for aphids, spider mites, and powdery mildew.
Flowering
A mix of red, pink, lilac, and white flowers with yellow centers bloom from spring to early summer.
Pinching
Pinch once or twice if needed. Pinch first when the seedling plug is 6" tall and again once two or three new true leaves develop.
Spacing
Space containers for adequate airflow and sunlight penetration around the base and foliage of each plant. For Chrysanthemum Robinsons Mix, we recommend 18" between containers, adjusting for your plants and space. Prioritize good circulation to prevent the spread of disease.
Height Control
Grow bushy plants and prevent legginess with good cultural practices, including proper fertilizer rates, watering, and light. This cultivar doesn't typically require PGRs.
Pests
Watch for aphids, and spider mites. Use preventative measures in your greenhouse, including sanitary practices and allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Implement an Integrated Pest Management plan to prevent severe damage from infestations.
Aphids are small, soft-bodied insects that cause damage by sucking sap from plant tissue. They reproduce quickly and are particularly attracted to young growth. Curling and yellowed leaves, stunted growth, and stickiness on leaves are signs of an infestation. These insects also spread diseases and reproduce rapidly. Use biological controls or horticultural oils to discourage and kill aphids.
Spider Mites are tiny pests that cause stippling, yellowing, and webbing on foliage by feeding on plant sap. They flourish in warm, dry environments. Use correct water and fertilizing practices; over-fertilizing can attract spider mites. Proper humidity levels, predatory mites or ladybugs, and insecticidal soaps or oils may prevent or address a spider mite infestation.
Disease
You may see Powdery Mildew. Provide good airflow in your greenhouse, water at the base of each plant and allow the soil to dry between waterings, and implement an Integrated Pest Management Plan to prevent significant damage from diseases to your seedling plugs.
Powdery Mildew is a fungal disease that thrives in humid conditions, appearing as a white or gray coating on foliage and flowers. Provide good airflow in your greenhouse. We recommend horizontal airflow fans to help control humidity levels alongside a dehumidifier or manual venting. Remove and destroy infected plants and apply fungicides as needed or preventatively. Look for the active ingredients myclobutanil, trifloxystrobin, or potassium bicarbonate to combat Powdery Mildew threatening your seedling plugs.
Planting Chrysanthemum Robinsons Mix Liners
We recommend planting one seedling plug per 4-inch or three to four per 10-inch container. Use well-drained soil and completely bury the ellepot centered or evenly spaced in the container. Water after transplanting.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Chrysanthemum Robinsons Mix Quick Reference Guide
| 4 Inch crop time | 4-6 Weeks |
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| 10 Inch crop time | 6-8 Weeks |
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| Bloom Period | Spring, Summer |
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| Color | White, Red, Pink, Lilac (Mix) |
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| Habit | Upright |
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| Height | 18-36 Inches |
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| Light | Full Sun |
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| Minimum Temp | 55 |
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| Perennial Zone | 3-7 |
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| Water Needs | Light |
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| Patented Plant | No |
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