Argyranthemum frutescens 'Molimba® Mini Frizzle Pink'

Marguerite

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Common Name: 

Marguerite

Plant Type: 

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5): 

Water (From 0 to 5): 

Maximum temperature: 

30°C

Minimum temperature: 

7°C

Maximum height: 

35 cm

Maximum width: 

30 cm

Marguerite (Argyranthemum frutescens 'Molimba® Mini Frizzle Pink') - Description

Unique double tufted flowers contrast nicely with green foliage; excellent for early spring planting

Marguerite (Argyranthemum frutescens 'Molimba® Mini Frizzle Pink') - Blooming

Flower heads are very diverse in their styles and colors. The flower colors are white, yellow or pink. Blooms a majority of the year in mild climates.

Marguerite (Argyranthemum frutescens 'Molimba® Mini Frizzle Pink') - Growth

Does best with full sun, and can sustain a variety of temperatures when beyond the delicate stages of cutting propagation. Can grow to 3 feet tall. Grows very well in coastal regions.

Marguerite (Argyranthemum frutescens 'Molimba® Mini Frizzle Pink') - Planting

Dig a hole twice as large as the plant you are using. Squeeze the container to loosen the roots, remove it from the pot by turning the pot upside down and gently pulling on the plant. Be sure the grasp the plant at the base near the soil line before pulling. Add a little time release plant food into your hole and mix it lightly into the soil. Place the root ball into your hole. The top of the soil in the pot should be even with the soil in your garden bed. Press the soil gently around the plant, do not pack the soil tightly the roots will grow better if the soil isn't compacted. Water the plant in using a watering can or other gentle flow of water. This will settle the soil around the plant. To conserve water and discourage weeds a layer of mulch can be added to the top of the soil around the plant, this mulch should come close to the plant but not touch the stem.

Marguerite (Argyranthemum frutescens 'Molimba® Mini Frizzle Pink') - Pest

Aphids, mealy bugs, scales, leaf miner, thrips, fungus gnats, worms and spider mites can all be problems. Diseases like botrytis, rhizoctonia and stem canker can strike as well.

Marguerite (Argyranthemum frutescens 'Molimba® Mini Frizzle Pink') - Interesting facts

Argyranthemum includes 23 species, occurring in a variety of habitats ranging from coastal beaches to volcanic mountains. They are excellent for bedding or borders, because they flower pretty much continuously.

Marguerite (Argyranthemum frutescens 'Molimba® Mini Frizzle Pink') - Soil and irrigation

Generally, Marguerite Daisies need high levels of organic matter in their soils to thrive. The soil should be well-drained. Keeping the soil too wet for long periods can cause plant collapse, but alternately, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings can cause foliage necrosis. Ideally, monitor the soil moisture levels so that they reach neither extreme.

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