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Argyranthemum Grandaisy Bright Yellow (Grandaisy Series)

marguerite [Grandaisy Bright Yellow]

An evergreen, frost-tender subshrub, often grown as an annual, forming a compact mound of finely-divided, deep green foliage to around 45cm tall. A mass of large, single flowers, bright yellow with a brown centre, are borne above the foliage from late spring until the first frosts.

Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Yellow Brown Green
Summer Yellow Brown Green
Autumn Yellow Brown Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or East–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H2
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to the UK
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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