× Argyrimelia 'Aramis Wine Red' (Aramis Series)
marguerite 'Aramis Wine Red'
A bushy, evergreen sub-shrub, often grown as an annual, with finely divided, aromatic, dark grey-green leaves. Dark red, daisy flowers with yellow centres appear from early summer until the frost
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 | Grey Silver Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Red Yellow | Grey Silver Green | ||
Autumn | Red Yellow | Grey Silver Green | ||
Winter | Grey Silver Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
× Argyrimelia is a hybrid between the genera Argyranthemum and Ismelia
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Pinch growing tips to keep compact and deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. 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 in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Patio and container plants
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead regularly, pruning group 10
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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