Overview
Argyranthemum is a bushy bedding in the genus Argyranthemum, part of the Asteraceae family, with green, grey, silver foliage. Argyranthemum grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, patio and container plants, mediterranean climate plants, wall side borders and flower borders and beds. It is native to Canary Is., Madeira and Selvagens.
About
Argyranthemum is a bedding genus in the Asteraceae grown for a long summer display of daisy-like blooms from June to October. Native to the Canary Islands, Madeira and the Selvagens, it forms well-branched plants with green to grey-silver foliage. It favours full sun and a sheltered, south- or east-facing situation and will tolerate a wide range of soils so long as they are moist but well-drained.
About the genus
Argyranthemum is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Asteraceae. Members of this genus are sometimes also placed in the genus Chrysanthemum.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Argyranthemum
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H2
Plant details
Argyranthemum size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bedding
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Green, Grey, Silver
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Patio and container plants, Mediterranean climate plants, Wall side borders, Flower borders and beds
- Native to
- Canary Is., Madeira, Selvagens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Argyranthemum
- Propagation
- Root softwood cuttings in spring, Semi-hardwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots at other times
- Pest resistance
- Leaf miners may be a problem
- Disease resistance
- Crown gall is an occasional problem
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Argyranthemum?
Argyranthemum prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Argyranthemum need?
Argyranthemum is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Argyranthemum hardy in the UK?
Argyranthemum has an RHS hardiness rating of H2, meaning it is tender, tolerating 1–5°C, and needs frost-free protection over winter.
How do I propagate Argyranthemum?
Root softwood cuttings in spring, Semi-hardwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots at other times.
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