Botanical profile

Argyranthemum

Latin name
Argyranthemum frutescens
Common name
Argyranthemum
Type
Flowering Annual
Family
Asteraceae

Argyranthemum is a flowering plant highly valued for its abundant, bright, and elegant blooms, reminiscent of daisies. Its single or double flowers, depending on the variety, can be white, pink, yellow, or red, and quickly add a fresh and colorful touch to potted plants, window boxes, balcony planters, and summer flowerbeds. With its compact and generous habit, argyranthemum is perfect for creating a floral display around the patio, entrance, balcony, or garden.

Easy to incorporate into landscaping, argyranthemum prefers a sunny to lightly semi-shaded location and well-drained, rich, and slightly moist soil. Regular watering promotes beautiful, continuous flowering, especially in containers where the soil dries out more quickly. To encourage the production of new flowers, it is recommended to remove spent blooms as they appear and to fertilize lightly during the growing season.

Cultivated as an annual in our regions, argyranthemum offers excellent decorative performance from spring until cooler temperatures. Its long-lasting flowering, finely cut foliage, and neat appearance make it an ideal choice for outdoor arrangements, patio pots, and seasonal floral compositions. It is a perfect plant to add color, volume, and a chic country effect to outdoor spaces.

Care guide

Care level
Easy

Choosing this plant

Main benefit
Abundant bloom of colorful daisies all summer long
Flowering pot, balcony, planter, annual bed, patio
Container growing
Excellent for container growing in a well-drained pot or container
Seasonal care
Remove faded flowers to prolong blooming; prune lightly if the plant becomes leggy
Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Not hardy
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Regular; allow the soil surface to dry slightly between waterings
Humidity
Average humidity; avoid overwatering
Fertilization
Regular fertilizing every 2 to 3 weeks in pots
Soil type
Fertile, light, and well-drained soil
Soil pH
Slightly acidic to neutral
Minimum temperature
32 °F
Propagation method
Cuttings or seeds
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring to Fall
Flower color
White, pink, yellow or red depending on the cultivar
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Persistent in mild climates
Shape
Rounded bushy habit
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
30 to 60 cm (12 to 24 inches)
Width
30 to 60 cm (12 to 24 inches)
Growth rate
Rapid growth
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Companion plants
Petunias, verbenas, calibrachoas, salvias
Spacing
30 to 45 cm (12 to 18 inches)
Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.