Argyranthemum Butterfly ('Ulyssis')
marguerite 'Butterfly'
An evergreen, frost-tender subshrub, often grown as an annual, forming a compact mound of finely-divided, grey-green foliage to around 45cm tall. A mass of single flowers, lemon-yellow with a darker yellow centre, are borne above the foliage from late spring until the first frosts.
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Yellow | Green | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–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
Trade
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
Propagate by softwood cuttings in spring, and semi-hardwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots at other times
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- City and courtyard gardens
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Flower borders and beds
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pruning group 10, deadhead regularly
Pests
May be susceptible to chrysanthemum leaf miner
Diseases
May be susceptible to crown gall
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