Hongguk 'Robinson's Red'

Tanacetum coccineu 'Robinson's Red'

Tanacetum coccineum 'Robinson's Red' is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. Its flowers display a vivid red color, making it a beautiful and eye-catching ornamental plant in the garden. The following is information regarding this plant's growth characteristics, propagation methods, cultivation methods, garden uses, and major pests and diseases and control methods.

Growth Characteristics
- Height: Grows to approximately 60–90 cm upon maturity.
- Flowering Period: Blooms primarily from late spring to early summer.
- Sunlight: Thrives in sunny locations but can also adapt to partial shade.
- Soil: Prefers well-drained soil but is adaptable to various soil conditions.
- Cold Hardiness: Possesses relatively strong cold hardiness, allowing it to overwinter in most regions of Korea.

Propagation Methods
- Seed Sowing: It can be propagated by seeds, which are sown in spring or autumn. - Division: This is the most common method of propagation, performed by dividing the root ball. It is carried out in spring or autumn.

Cultivation Methods
- Watering: Water while maintaining moderate humidity, but avoid overwatering.
- Fertilization: It is recommended to use slow-release fertilizer once a year in the spring.
- Pruning: Remove withered flowers after blooming to conserve the plant's energy and encourage additional flowering.

Uses in the Garden
- Background Plant: It harmonizes well with other brightly colored flowers and is suitable as a border plant.
- Cut Flowers: Cut the flowers and place them in a vase for indoor decoration.

Important Pests and Diseases & Control Methods
- Diseases: It can contract tuberous fungus or root rot in overly wet environments, so special attention must be paid to drainage.
- Pests: It may be susceptible to aphids or powdery mildew. Control can be achieved by using organic insecticides upon early detection or by washing them off with water. - Integrated Pest Control: Maintain spacing between plants to ensure good ventilation, and regularly observe the leaves to detect early signs and take action.

The Safflower 'Robinson's Red' is a plant that provides beautiful flowers in the garden for a long period when properly cared for.

Plant Type
Plant Family	Asteraceae
Height	60~90cm
Spread	30~60cm
Colors	red, pink
Bloom Period	May~June
Water Needs	commonly
Exposure	Sunny
Freezing Resistance	-30°C

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