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Chrysanthemum parthenium 'Goldball flower'

Chrysanthemum parthenium 'Goldball flower'

1.250 KWD
1.250 KWD
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3000 Seeds

Seeding Chrysanthemum parthenium (also known as Tanacetum parthenium) ‘Goldball Flower’ (or similar named cultivars like ‘Golden Ball’ or ‘Golden Moss’) gives you a compact, charming plant with tight, button-like yellow flowers resembling golden pom-poms. These resemble feverfew, but with rounded yellow blooms instead of white daisy flowers. It's an easy-to-grow, fragrant, long-blooming annual or short-lived perennial that attracts pollinators and adds brightness to borders or herb gardens.

🌼 Chrysanthemum parthenium 'Goldball Flower' – Seeding Guide

✅ Quick Overview

Feature Details
Botanical Name Tanacetum parthenium or Chrysanthemum parthenium
Common Name Feverfew ‘Goldball’, Golden Ball Flower
Type Hardy annual or short-lived perennial
Height 30–45 cm (12–18 in)
Spread 20–30 cm (8–12 in)
Bloom Time Early to late summer
Flower Form Rounded yellow button flowers (pom-pom-like)
Foliage Finely cut, aromatic, ferny green leaves
Light Full sun (part shade tolerated)
Soil Well-drained, moderately fertile
Water Low to moderate
Use Edging, borders, herb gardens, cut flower gardens

🌱 Step-by-Step Seeding Instructions

1. When to Sow

Method Timing
Indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost (late winter/spring)
Outdoors After last frost, direct sow into prepared soil

2. Seed Preparation

  • No pre-treatment needed

  • Seeds are tiny and require light to germinate – do not cover

3. Indoor Sowing (Recommended)

Step Instructions
Containers Seed trays or shallow pots
Soil Fine, well-drained seed-starting mix
Sowing Depth Surface sow – press seeds gently onto soil
Light Bright light or grow lights – seeds need light to germinate
Temperature 18–21°C (64–70°F)
Germination 7–14 days
Moisture Mist gently or water from below to avoid washing away seeds

4. After Germination

  • Thin or pot up when seedlings have 2–3 sets of true leaves

  • Keep in bright light to avoid legginess

  • Harden off for 7–10 days before transplanting outdoors

5. Transplanting Outdoors

Step Details
Spacing 20–30 cm (8–12 in) apart
Location Full sun preferred; tolerates light shade
Soil Well-drained, moderately fertile
Watering Water regularly until established; drought-tolerant after

☀️ Growing Conditions

Factor Ideal Practice
Light Full sun; tolerates part shade in hot climates
Soil Well-drained; avoid overly rich soil
Water Moderate – allow to dry slightly between watering
Feeding Light feeding or compost at planting

✂️ Care & Maintenance

  • Deadhead to encourage continuous blooming

  • May self-seed in hospitable conditions (deadhead if unwanted)

  • Cut back after first flush to encourage bushier regrowth

  • Can be grown as a short-lived perennial in mild winters

🌼 Bonus Benefits

  • Pollinator-friendly – attracts bees and hoverflies

  • Aromatic foliage helps repel some pests

  • Good for cut flower bouquets or drying

  • Pairs well with herbs and other cottage garden plants


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