Overview
Argyranthemum 'Pink Dahlia' is a bushy bedding in the genus Argyranthemum, part of the Asteraceae family, with green, grey, silver foliage. Argyranthemum 'Pink Dahlia' 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 'Pink Dahlia' is a bushy bedding cultivar of the Argyranthemum genus, which comprises evergreen perennials or sub-shrubs with a woody base. This cultivar features green, grey, or silver foliage and produces daisy-like pink flowers from late spring through summer. It thrives in full sun with a south- or east-facing aspect and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand. Suitable for sheltered locations, it is ideal for city and courtyard gardens, patios, containers, and flower borders, particularly in Mediterranean climates.
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 'Pink Dahlia' 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 'Pink Dahlia'
- 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 'Pink Dahlia'?
Argyranthemum 'Pink Dahlia' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Argyranthemum 'Pink Dahlia' need?
Argyranthemum 'Pink Dahlia' 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 'Pink Dahlia' hardy in the UK?
Argyranthemum 'Pink Dahlia' 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 'Pink Dahlia'?
Root softwood cuttings in spring, Semi-hardwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots at other times.
