About
A half-hardy, evergreen sub-shrub to 45cm high, often grown as an annual. Flowers from early summer until first frosts. This hybrid series produces daisy-like flowers and is available in red, yellow, pinks and white. Forms bushy mounds of finely dissected, dark grey-green leaves.
About the genus
× Argyrimelia is a hybrid between the genera Argyranthemum and Ismelia
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeBedding, Shrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens, Coastal
Care notes
CultivationIn frost-free areas, grow outdoors in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun. In cooler areas, grow as bedding or in containers that can be overwintered in a cool greenhouse. Apply a deep, dry mulch in winter
PruningPinch out growing tips to encourage compact, bushy growth. Deadhead regularly to promote flowering
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings from non-flowering shoots
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to thrips, aphids, glasshouse whitefly and chrysanthemum leaf miner
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free