Argyranthemum frutescens

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Other common names

marguerite

Synonyms

Chrysanthemum frutescens
Anthemis frutescens Voss

Herbaceous Perennial
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Argyranthemum frutescens is a variable, rounded subshrub producing coarsely-dissected bright green leaves and profuse white daisy-like flower heads, to 2cm across, with yellow disc-florets.

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.5-1 metres

Max Spread

0.5-1 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
1–2 years
Max Spread
0.5-1 metres
Max Height
0.5-1 metres

Growing Conditions

Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
  • H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
H2
Drought Resistance
Yes

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus
Argyranthemum are evergreen woody-based perennials or sub-shrubs, with simple or pinnately dissected leaves and white, yellow or pink, daisy-like flower-heads from late spring to autumn
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
Canary Islands

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun. Tolerates sea winds. Where temperatures drop below freezing, take cuttings as insurance against winter losses.

Propagation

Root softwood cuttings in spring, or semi-ripe cuttings of non-flowering shoots, 5-10cm long, in summer.

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Gravel garden
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

Deadhead regularly

Pests

Leaf miners may be a problem

Diseases

Crown gall may be a problem