Chrysanthemum Painted Daisies

A kaleidoscope in flower form. Painted Daisies produce distinct, concentric rings of scarlet, mahogany, bright yellow, and purple — a striking bullseye effect on each bloom that is a magnetic focal point for bees and a retro, playful element in any bouquet. Fast-growing, weather-resistant, and flowering prolifically from June to September.

Listed on the RHS Plants for Pollinators. Approximately 400 seeds per packet. Edible petals with a slightly peppery, citrus tang.

• Ismelia carinata — Hardy Annual (H3)
• Height: 60cm | Flowers: June–September
• Direct sow March–May; cover lightly 3mm
• Full sun; lean, well-drained soil — do not over-feed
• Pinch at 10–15cm for bushy multi-stemmed plants
• RHS Plants for Pollinators listed

Grow it with Cornflower Blue Ball for a meadow-mix combination of bullseye blooms and electric blue that bees find irresistible.