Argyranthemum, Marguerite Daisy, Cobbity Daisy, Summer Daisy
Argyranthemumfrutescens 'Madeira Cherry Red'

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Argyranthemum (ar-ji-RAN-the-mum)
Species: frutescens (froo-TESS-enz)
Cultivar: Madeira Cherry Red

Category

Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Scarlet (dark red)
Bright Yellow
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Patented

Propagation Methods

From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed