About
A bushy, evergreen sub-shrub, often grown as an annual, with delicately cut, aromatic, dark grey-green leaves. Dark red, daisy flowers with yellow centres appear from early summer until the frost.
About the genus
× Argyrimelia is a hybrid between the genera Argyranthemum and Ismelia
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeBedding, Herbaceous Perennial, Shrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Pinch growing tips to keep compact and deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. Mulching may protect rootstock from frost, and helps to conserve water. Water in prolonged dry spells
PruningDeadhead regularly, pruning group 10
PropagationRoot softwood cuttings in spring, and semi-hardwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free