Argyranthemum frutescens Cherry Harmony (Daisy Crazy Series)
marguerite [Cherry Harmony]
A bushy, frost-tender, evergreen sub-shrub often grown as an annual, with divided grey-green leaves and plentiful, dark pink to cherry-red double flowers borne above the mounded foliage
Synonyms
Argyranthemum 'Supa532'Argyranthemum 'Cherry Harmony'
see moreArgyranthemum 'Cherry Harmony' (Daisy Crazy Series)
Argyranthemum frutescens Cherry Harmony (Daisy Crazy Series)
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink Red | Green Grey Silver | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink Red | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Pink Red | 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
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
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
- Patio and container plants
- Coastal
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Wall side borders
- 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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