Argyranthemum Frutescens

Botanical Name: Argyranthemum frutescens Common Names: Marguerite Daisy, Paris Daisy, Federation Daisy, Native: No Foliage Type: Evergreen Plant Type: Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Plant Habit: Dense, Rounded, Shrub Like

Description: Very popular but short-lived perennial or shrub with clean daisy-like, yellow centred flowers. Foliage is dark green, deeply cut and fragrant when brushed against. A bushy classic growing to approx 90cm tall. Many cultivars are available, in single and double flowering forms. A great choice when you need a fast growing, flowering border plant.

Mature Height: 60cm-1m Position: Full Sun Mature Width: 2-4m Soil Type: Any, Well Drained

Family Name: Asteraceae Landscape Use(s): Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Feature, Formal Garden, Hedging / Screening, Mass Planting, Container / Pot Origin: Africa

Characteristics: Pest & Diseases: Generally trouble free Foliage Colours: Green Assorted, Cream, Pink, White, Flower Colours: Yellow Cultural Notes: Flower Fragrant: No Flowering Season: Autumn, Spring, Summer Plant Care: Fruit: Insignificant Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well Requirements: Growth Rate: Fast Maintenance Level: Low Water Usage: Medium / Moderate

Tolerances: Drought: Medium / Moderate Frost: Tender Wind: Tender

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