Argyranthemum gracile 'Chelsea Girl'
marguerite 'Chelsea Girl'
A bushy subshrub to 60cm in height, with grey-green leaves dissected into thread-like lobes, and single, yellow-centred white daisies 3cm across
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White Yellow | Green Grey Silver | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White Yellow | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | White Yellow | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering and pinch growing tips to keep compact. Mulching may protect rootstock from frost, and helps to conserve water. Water in prolonged dry spells
Propagation
Root softwood cuttings in spring, and semi-hardwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots at other times
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Coastal
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead regularly, pruning group 10
Pests
Leaf miners may be a problem
Diseases
Crown gall is an occasional problem
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