× Argyrimelia Grandaisy Series
marguerite Grandaisy Series
A half-hardy, evergreen sub-shrub to 45cm high, often grown as an annual. Forms bushy mounds of finely divided, dark grey-green leaves. This hybrid series produces daisy-like flowers and is available in red, yellow, pinks and white. Flowers from early summer until 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 White Red Pink | Green Grey Silver | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White Red Yellow Pink | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Yellow White Red Pink | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
× Argyrimelia is a hybrid between the genera Argyranthemum and Ismelia
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
In frost-free areas, grow outdoors in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun. In cooler areas, grow as bedding or in containers that can be overwintered in a cool greenhouse. Apply a deep, dry mulch in winter
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings from non-flowering shoots
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Coastal
- Low Maintenance
- Bedding
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pinch out growing tips to encourage compact, bushy growth. Deadhead regularly to promote flowering
Pests
May be susceptible to thrips, aphids, glasshouse whitefly and chrysanthemum leaf miner
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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