What is Marguerite Daisy?
Marguerite Daisy, also known under its Latin name argyranthemum frutescens , is a popular field flower. Depending on the species, it can range from white, yellow to pink to purple. It grows well in a wide range of climate, but benefits in cold weather. Some people believe it looks similar to Shasta Daisy, but Marguerite Daisy is a bit more like a shrub.
Marguerite daisy flowers are full in autumn and spring, when the weather is cool. In the summer months it will bloom, although slightly less prolific. However, as soon as the first frost hit and the temperature decreases below 32 degrees Fahrenheit (one degree Celsius), the plants will be damaged.
lighting is not a big problem with Marguerite Daisy. It can grow well in full and partial sunlight. The plant can reach heights and width of 2 feet (0.61 m). Unlike many plants, this daisy requires only slight watering. In fact, even live inside a short period of time if the early or afterMasonry frost.
In general, most Marguerite Daisies varieties came from the Canary Islands. Different types and subspecies may be the results of hybridization. Depending on the Daisy species, it could be imported from several areas around the world. For example, Blue Marguerite Daisy came from South Africa and the white harvest of Snow Daisy was brought to other areas from Germany.
Marguerite daisy is often used as a border in gardens and along fences. Because of the abundance of colorful flowers, many people will plant them in containers and for their terrace gardens. In addition, they attract bees and butterflies, making them popular in butterfly gardens. Because they thrive in a colder climate, they are often added to alpine gardens.
diseases and pests rarely affect Daisy Marguerite. However, it prefers to grow in a soil that drains well. If the soil retains water, the plant may be susceptible to rotBoth, mold and mold. Although relatively unusual, pests such as aphids, mites and third, they can infest the plant. There are pesticides that can alleviate these problems.
Marguerite Daisy considered about two to three seasons. During the flowering season, gardeners can increase flowers and the thickness of the plant by trimming flowers. Every time the flowers are cropped, they grow a little stronger.