Overview
Argyranthemum Madeira Pink Improved ('Bonmadpinkim') (Madeira Series) is a bushy bedding in the genus Argyranthemum, part of the Asteraceae family, with green, grey, silver foliage. Argyranthemum Madeira Pink Improved ('Bonmadpinkim') (Madeira 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 Madeira Pink Improved ('Bonmadpinkim') is a bushy cultivar of Argyranthemum, a genus of evergreen perennials or sub-shrubs with a woody base. This bedding plant features green, grey, or silver foliage and produces daisy-like flowers in shades of pink from late spring through summer. It thrives in full sun with a sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, moist but well-drained soils of various types and pH levels. Suitable for city gardens, patios, and coastal locations, it is hardy to UK zone H2 and can be propagated by root softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.
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 Madeira Pink Improved ('Bonmadpinkim') (Madeira 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 Madeira Pink Improved ('Bonmadpinkim') (Madeira 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 Madeira Pink Improved ('Bonmadpinkim') (Madeira Series)?
Argyranthemum Madeira Pink Improved ('Bonmadpinkim') (Madeira Series) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Argyranthemum Madeira Pink Improved ('Bonmadpinkim') (Madeira Series) need?
Argyranthemum Madeira Pink Improved ('Bonmadpinkim') (Madeira 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 Madeira Pink Improved ('Bonmadpinkim') (Madeira Series) hardy in the UK?
Argyranthemum Madeira Pink Improved ('Bonmadpinkim') (Madeira 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 Madeira Pink Improved ('Bonmadpinkim') (Madeira Series)?
Root softwood cuttings in spring, Semi-hardwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots at other times.
