Overview
Argyranthemum red-flowered is a bushy bedding in the genus Argyranthemum, part of the Asteraceae family, with green, grey, silver foliage. Argyranthemum red-flowered 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 red-flowered 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 red flowers from late spring through summer. It thrives in full sun on south- or east-facing, sheltered sites with fertile, moist but well-drained soil, including chalk, clay, loam, or sand, across a range of pH levels. Suitable for city and courtyard gardens, patios, coastal areas, and flower borders, it is hardy to UK zone H2 and can be propagated by root softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.
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 red-flowered 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 red-flowered
- 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 red-flowered?
Argyranthemum red-flowered prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Argyranthemum red-flowered need?
Argyranthemum red-flowered 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 red-flowered hardy in the UK?
Argyranthemum red-flowered 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 red-flowered?
Root softwood cuttings in spring, Semi-hardwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots at other times.
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