Argyranthemum Madeira Pink Halo (Madeira Series)
A compact, low-growing, bushy, mound-forming evergreen perennial sub-shrub, often grown as an annual, to around 30cm in height with finely-divided, grey-green leaves. Single, pink daisy-like flowers, with a darker pink halo surrounding a yellow centre, appear in the summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- 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
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained but moisture-retentive, moderately fertile soil in full sun. Overwinter in a frost-free location and protect from frost and freezing temperatures. Drought-resistant once established
Propagation
Propagate from softwood cuttings in late spring or semi-ripe cuttings later in the summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- hanging basket
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Patio and container plants
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering
Pests
May be susceptible to chrysanthemum leaf miner
Diseases
May be susceptible to crown gall
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