Argyranthemum frutescens
Marguerite daisy guarantees a continuous abundance of daisy-like blooms. A classic and bright choice for focal pots and ornamental gardens.
Growing Guide & Production Protocols
Cultivation & Growing Guidelines
Argyranthemum frutescens, widely known as ‘marguerite daisy’, is part of the Asteraceae family and is cherished for its abundant daisy-like flowers and long blooming season. Thriving in full sun, well-drained soil, and moderate fertility, Argyranthemum is heat-tolerant and performs exceptionally well in patio containers, mixed planters, and landscape borders, providing continuous color from spring through fall.
Remove cuttings from mist quickly and provide long days for optimal flowering. Maintain 70°–72°F (21°–22°C) early, cooling to 65°–68°F (18°–20°C). pH 5.8–6.0, EC 0.8–1.2, feed 50 ppm N then 100–150 ppm N. Apply fungicide at sticking and week 2, with Daminozide at 750 ppm in week 3 if needed.
Danziger’s breeding focuses on uniformity, vibrant color ranges, and improved branching for consistent retail quality and outstanding garden performance.
For more detailed growing tips – such as sticking guidelines, recommended PGRs, and scheduling protocols – check out our Argyranthemum frutescens Growing Tips.
Common Production Base Specs
Core agronomic requirements applying across all Argyranthemum frutescens series.
| Crop Type | Bedding - Annuals |
|---|---|
| Growing Guide & Production Protocols | Argyranthemum frutescens, part of the Asteraceae family, is known for its non-stop display of classic, daisy-like blooms and bushy habit. This tender perennial thrives in full sun, well-drained soil and moderate fertility. With strong branching and continuous flowering, Argyranthemum frutescens blooms from spring through fall, making it a favorite for large containers, garden beds, and focal plantings that need cheerful, abundant blooms. |
| Cultivation & Groweing guidelines | Maintain 68-72°F (20-22°C) early for rooting, then cool to 55-60°F (13-15°C) to tone and encourage compact growth. pH 5.8-6.2, EC 0.8-1.2, feed 100-150 ppm N. Allow moderate dry down between irrigations. Apply preventative fungicide at transplant. Apply Daminozide at 1,500-2,500 ppm or Uniconazole as needed for height control. |
| Growth Habit | Mounded / Bushy |
| PGR Requirements | Moderate |
| Recommended Formats | Quarts, Gallons, Large Containers |
| Flowering Season | Spring to Autumn |
Commercial Argyranthemum frutescens Series Overview
Danziger offers a specialized Argyranthemum frutescens lineup, with each series bred for specific growth habits and production goals. Danziger offers different series within this crop:
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ANGELIC™ Collection
Explore Series: ANGELIC™ Collection →Verieties with an anemone inflorescence type might under difficult climate conditions bloom as a different inflorescence type, usually single.
• Available as Callused Cutting
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LOLLIES™ series
Explore Series: LOLLIES™ series →- Naturally compact, mounded habit
- Uniform series of 5 bright colors
- Early blooming
- Well branched
