Argyranthemum, commonly known as Marguerite Daisy, is a popular choice for both experienced gardeners and beginners. With a wide range of colours and continuous blooming, Argyranthemums are a low-maintenance delight for your garden.
Planting Calendar
The best time to plant your Argyranthemum is from spring through to autumn.
Prepare
Argyranthemum come in a variety of flower colours, from yellow, pink, red and white. They are well suited for use in cottage garden, boarders and also grow ell in containers.
Position
Argyranthemum do best when planted into full sun for best flower production. To much shade may result in lack of flowers and spindly growth.
Soil
When planted into the ground Argyranthemum prefer a free-draining soil that is rich in organic matter. To improve the organic content in your soil, break up the soil and add Kings Compost and Kings Sheep Pellets then mix together well. When growing in containers, plant into Kings Container mix. This mix contains Saturaid, which helps with moisture retention in the soil.
Pollination
Flowers are pollinated by bees.
Plant
When planting into the ground, ensure the plants is well watered then, gently tap the plant out of its pot. Dig a hole twice the depth and width of the plant’s root ball. Mix Kings Compost into your existing soil at a 50/50 ratio, add Kings Sheep Pellets then mix together. Backfill the hole with this soil, so that when planted the top of the plant’s roots sit level with the surrounding ground. Firm the soil down gently and water in well with Aquaticus Organic Garden Booster. In heavier clay soils, where drainage is likely to be an issue, plant onto a raised mound and sprinkle Gypsum Clay Breaker into the bottom of the hole, this helps slowly condition the soil and help to break down the clay. When planting into containers plant into Kings Container Mix, as this has water retention crystals in it, which will help in keeping the soil moist.
Care
Watering
Water slowly, allowing the water to sink down into the roots, rather than just allowing it to run off the top of the surface of the soil, aiming to keep the soil moist during hot periods. Add Saturaid into the soil at planting time, as this helps to channel water down to the roots where it is needed the most.
Feeding
For strong healthy roots and plants, apply monthly applications of Aquaticus Organic Garden Booster, from spring through to the end of autumn, this encourages root growth and increases the microbial activity in the soil. Monthly applications of Kings Sheep Pellets will help with soil conditioning and plant health.
Mulching
Mulching around plants can help conserve moisture, regulate soil temperature, and reduce weed growth. Mulch around the base of the plants (making sure it is not in direct contact with the trunk or base of the plant) with Living Earth More than Mulch. Replenish mulch each spring
Spraying
Argyranthemum are generally pest free although, Thrips, aphid or mites may appear. These can easily be treated by spraying with and organic pesticide such as BioNeem.
Pruning
Remove old (deadhead) flowers as they fade. Follow the stem back to the next set of leaves and cut off with a sharp pair of secateurs. If plant becomes too leggy prune back by 1/3rd in early spring.
General Care
When using sprays, chemicals or fertilisers always read the label and follow the instructions. Apply sprays in the evening to avoid harming beneficial insects.