Argyranthemum frutescens
 
scientific name
Argyranthemum frutescens
common name
daisies
 
Description
 
Origin
The Argyranthemum are native to subtropical regions such as the Canary Islands and Madeira and in the 16th century, this plant reached Europe.
 
Features and care
The Argyranthemum in the countries of origin, are generally perennial plants. In a mild winter they can survive very well. This Argyranthemum frutescens has an easy and cheerful summer flowering and likes to be in the sun. The plant likes warmth, so keep it in the winter and depending on the locations, it may need to be protected from the cold. To continue to encourage flowering, dead flowers should be cut and yellowed leaves removed. It requires little soil, ordinary garden soil is sufficient. As it is a plant that blooms profusely, the nutritional effort is quite high, so it is advisable to fertilize regularly during flowering.
 
Iadditional information
 
leaf color
bluish green
flower colorr
several; pink, yellow, white, red
flowering
April, May, June, July, August, September, October
availability
spring Summer Fall
plants per m²
6 to 7
planting compass
40 centimeters
maximum growth height
60-90
location
balcony, terrace, garden
resistance
moderate
ground
fertilized garden soil
exhibition
full sun
watering
moderate, as it is a bush not  very demanding, give it water when you feel that the soil is somewhat dry.
care
cut off dead flowers, remove yellowed leaves.
consumption
inedible