Overview
Argyranthemum Cymbals Dark Pink (Percussion Series) is a bushy bedding in the genus Argyranthemum, part of the Asteraceae family, with green, grey, silver foliage. Argyranthemum Cymbals Dark Pink (Percussion Series) 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.
About
Argyranthemum Cymbals Dark Pink (Percussion Series) is a bushy cultivar of the Argyranthemum genus, which comprises evergreen perennials or sub-shrubs with woody bases and daisy-like flowers. This bedding plant features green, grey, or silver foliage and produces dark pink flowers from late spring through summer. It thrives in full sun with a sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, moist but well-drained soil that can be chalk, clay, loam, or sand with a range of pH levels. Suitable for city and courtyard gardens, patios, coastal areas, and flower borders, it is hardy to UK zone H2.
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.
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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 Cymbals Dark Pink (Percussion Series) 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
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Argyranthemum Cymbals Dark Pink (Percussion Series)
- 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 Cymbals Dark Pink (Percussion Series)?
Argyranthemum Cymbals Dark Pink (Percussion Series) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Argyranthemum Cymbals Dark Pink (Percussion Series) need?
Argyranthemum Cymbals Dark Pink (Percussion Series) 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 Cymbals Dark Pink (Percussion Series) hardy in the UK?
Argyranthemum Cymbals Dark Pink (Percussion Series) 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 Cymbals Dark Pink (Percussion Series)?
Root softwood cuttings in spring, Semi-hardwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots at other times.
