Argyranthemum frutescens - White Marguerite Daisy

Beautiful shrub with daisy-like flowers. Half hardy in the UK, it cannot stand temperatures below freezing.

Make the outdoor space of your dreams with your very own Marguerite Bush! These flowering shrubs can be grown in containers or in the ground so you can grow them in a garden, in a patio or even on a balcony, as long as it gets plenty of sun. From Spring through to autumn the foliage is dotted with bright, white and yellow daisy-like flowers. Add elegance, beauty and a splash of colour to your garden with these beautiful shrubs.

Scientific Name
Argyranthemum frutescens (silver flower, fruit-bearing)

Common Name
Marguerite Daisy, Paris Daisy, Summer Daisy, White Marguerite

Origin
Native to the Canary Islands

Pruning Tips
Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering; pinching growing tips will help keep it compact.

Wildlife Value
These pollen-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies and other pollinators throughout their flowering months.

Positioning
Your Marguerite will love a sheltered position in full sun

Water
Allow the soil to dry out between waters; your tree will not appreciate soggy roots!

Soil
Use a well-draining soil This plant grows well in containers, but can grow directly in the ground too as long as your soil drains well

Food
These plants like their soil to be moderately fertile, so ensure you fertilise a few times through the growing season when in a container or mulch annually in the ground. A fertiliser with high potassium content will help encourage flowers!

Pet-safe
No, this plant can be harmful to dogs and other pets so make sure your furry friends keep their paws off.

Sprouts Top Tips
While this plant can grow either in a container or in the ground, the key is to make sure the soil around it can drain in either case. Grit in the bottom of a container can help add extra drainage, and adding sand to your compost or potting mix can also promote fast drainage. Keep an eye on its roots in winter to ensure they don't get waterlogged. Make sure it gets direct sun as well which will help it dry out quick enough and grow as it is accustomed to in its subtropical home.