This small variable sub-shrub has a single stem and ascending branches that form a low bushy habit. It has dark green lobed leaves and the white, pink and yellow daisy-like flowers appear high above the foliage from late winter to summer.

Hardiness zones 8 to 11

Argyranthemum hybridsoriginated from the Canary Islands growing in an open to protected sunny position in well drained sandy to light clay loams that are moderately fertile and moistwith a pH range from 6 to 6.5. They are drought tolerant but frost tender.

The Marguerite Daisy is grown for its bushy habit and flowers. It is planted in small or cottage gardens along borders or used in rockeries. It is also mass planting in parks and large gardens and the flowers are cut for floral arrangements. It establishes in 1 to 2 years and tolerates a prune to thicken up. There are many cultivars to pick from and when growing avoid damaging the shallow roots.ID 333

Argyranthemum(ar-gy-RAN-thee-mum) hybrids

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)     
(Compositae)
Sunflower Family