Marguerite 'Summer Melody'


Scientific Name: Argyranthemum 'Summer Melody' Hort.
Synonym: Chrysanthemum 'Summer
Family: Asteraceae
Marguerite 'Summer Melody'(Argyranthemum 'Summer Melody')
Argyranthemum 'Summer Melody'
Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 14-24
AHS: 12-1
USDA: 9b-11, or grown as annual

Frost Tolerance: Tender, damaged below 32°F (0°C)

Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade

Origin: Garden origin

Growth Habits: Short lived bushy perennial, up 3 feet tall (90 cm), 4 feet spread (1.2 m)

Watering Needs: Moderate water

Propagation: Cuttings in the fall.


Blooming Habits:
Marguerites produce large, single, daisy-like flowers most of the summer.

Culture:
Plant the young Argyranthemum frutescens plant 12 to 18 inches apart (30 to 45 cm) in the spring. Prune lightly and frequently. Replace after 2 to 3 years. They like a moderately fertile, well drained soil.


 

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