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Bedding plants — Argyranthemum frutescens

Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip.

The use of Argyranthemum in bedding schemes requires excellent aeration and regular deadheading to maintain continuous flowering.

In the reference 18 varieties crop Marguerite daisy, where this is mentioned in the description.

Argyranthemum frutescens is used to create floral masses and fill gaps in mixed borders, producing a flowering carpet effect due to its lacy foliage and profuse blooms. To maintain ornamental quality from July to October, aggressive deadheading is necessary to stimulate the formation of new buds and prevent seed set.

When planting in groups, good air circulation is critical, as the crop is sensitive to moisture stagnation. Plants should be placed in full sun in fertile soil, maintaining a spacing of 30 cm. Modern compact varieties, 25–40 cm in height, allow for the creation of flower beds without the use of plant growth regulators.

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Sources8

Varieties of Marguerite daisy mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy

University of Sydney

DE DK
8 records

Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

PL
7 records

Cobeer

Active

Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy

Thomas M. Cunneen

5 records

Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy

Thomas Michael Cunneen

5 records

Innpolly

Terminated

Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy

Silvia Hofmann|SUSANNE HERDEGEN

3 records

SUPA1087

Active

Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy

Nuflora International Pty Ltd

3 records

Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy

Irene E. Palmer

2 records

SUN 490

Active

Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy

Josef Heuger

2 records

LAZARG1137

Terminated

Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy

Johannes Nebelmeir

2 records

Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy

Andrew Bernuetz

2 records

Daria

Active

Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy

Pesce Sergio (Impresa Individuale)

2 records

Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy

Irene E. Palmer

1 record

Gaia

Withdrawn

Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy

Marina Sciutto

1 record

SUPADREAM

Terminated

Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy

Daniel Bede McDonald

1 record

Serenade

Withdrawn

Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy

L.M.S. ApS

1 record

SUPALEM

Terminated

Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy

Daniel Bede McDonald

1 record

Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy

MASSIMO BARATTA

1 record

Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy

MAIKE BOXRIKER

1 record

Sumfrut 02

Terminated

Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy

Ralf Schräder

1 record

Tesi

Terminated

Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy

Roberta Venturo

1 record