× Argyrimelia 'Aramis Wine Red' (Aramis Series)

RHS Plant Profile
marguerite 'Aramis Wine Red'
Bedding Herbaceous Perennial Shrubs

A bushy, evergreen sub-shrub, often grown as an annual, with finely divided, aromatic, dark grey-green leaves. Dark red, daisy flowers with yellow centres appear from early summer until the frost

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
1–2 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained or Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H2

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
× Argyrimelia is a hybrid between the genera Argyranthemum and Ismelia
Name Status
Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Pinch growing tips to keep compact and deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. Mulching may protect rootstock from frost, and helps to conserve water. Water in prolonged dry spells

Propagation

Root softwood cuttings in spring, and semi-hardwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types

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

Pruning

Deadhead regularly, pruning group 10

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free