× Argyrimelia Aramis Series

RHS Plant Profile

marguerite Aramis Series

Synonyms

Argyranthemum Aramis Series

Bedding Shrubs

A half-hardy, evergreen sub-shrub to 45cm high, often grown as an annual. Forms bushy mounds of finely divided, dark grey-green leaves. This hybrid cultivar produces daisy-like flowers and is available in pinks, yellow, red and white. Flowers from early summer until first frost

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, 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 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

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

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

In frost-free areas, grow outdoors in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun. In cooler areas, grow as bedding or in containers that can be overwintered in a cool greenhouse. Apply a deep, dry mulch in winter

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings from non-flowering shoots

Suggested planting locations and garden types

City and courtyard gardens
Coastal
Cottage and informal garden
Patio and container plants
Wildlife gardens
Low Maintenance
Flower borders and beds
Bedding

Pruning

Pinch out growing tips to encourage compact, bushy growth. Deadhead regularly to promote flowering

Pests

May be susceptible to thrips, aphids, glasshouse whitefly and chrysanthemum leaf miner

Diseases

Generally disease-free