Argyranthemum frutescens (Pure White Butterflyâ„¢ Marguerite Daisy)


Botanical Information

FamilyAsteraceae
GenusArgyranthemum
Speciesfrutescens
Tradmarked NamePure White Butterfly™
CategoryAnnuals
OriginProven Winners.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone10 - 11
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH3 - H1c
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-1
Temperature (°F)30
Height46 - 91 cm
Spread30 cm - 50 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodApril, May, June, July, August, September, October

Description and Growing Information

ShapeUpright.
LandscapeBeds and borders, containers, informal gardens, city and courtyard gardens, potted patio plant, seasonal gardens or as a specimen.
PropagationCuttings may be taken from prized plants in late summer for overwintering.
CultivationPlant in full to partial sun in moist, well-draining and regularly fertilized soil.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth, medium green, upright solitary flower stems.
Leaf DescriptionDeeply-cut medium green leaves, with many small lanceolate leaflets carrying thick, pronounced venation. Foliage grows at the base of flower stems with a bushy appearance.
Flower DescriptionSolitary daisy flowers with lanceolate-rounded porcelain white petals around a characteristic golden yellow daisy centre.
Texture DescriptionSoft.

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