Argyranthemum frutescens
Paris daisy
Argyranthemum frutescens is a variable, rounded subshrub producing coarsely-dissected bright green leaves and profuse white daisy-like flower heads, to 2cm across, with yellow disc-florets.
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Yellow White Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- 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
Correct
- Plant range
- Canary Islands
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun. Tolerates sea winds. Where temperatures drop below freezing, take cuttings as insurance against winter losses.
Propagation
Root softwood cuttings in spring, or semi-ripe cuttings of non-flowering shoots, 5-10cm long, in summer.
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Gravel garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead regularly
Pests
Leaf miners may be a problem
Diseases
Crown gall may be a problem
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