Marguerite Daisy
Argyranthemum frutescens
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Annuals: Basket/Container Plant
Argeranthemum
Min. Temp
Tender: 36°
Heat and cold tolerant, large daisy flower, vigorous upright habit. Blooms summer to fall.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Various Colors
Blooming Time
Early Spring - to hard frost, if proper care is given
Habit
Upright
Height
2–3 ft
Spread
12–18 in
Form
Daisy Type
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Design
Filler
Safety
Mildly Toxic: Stomach Ache
Growth Rate
Moderate
Traits
Long blooming
Tolerance/Resistance
Heat Tolerant, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Attracts
Attracts Butterflies
Uses/Placement
Cut Flower
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
PH Correction
High pH may cause iron chlorosis
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost, Peat Moss
Fertilizer
Heavy Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Rooting & Blooming
Fertilizer Timing
Daily in a basket/container. Weekly in the ground.
Micronutrients
Iron (Fe), Magnesium (Mg), Calcium (Ca), Zinc (Zn), Manganese (Mn), Boron (B)
Care
Care Level
Moderate
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Marguerite Daisy
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Do Not Divide
