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Marguerite or Paris Daisy (Argyranthemum frutescens 'Dwarf Pink')


Family: Asteraceae (Daisies)
Genus: Argyranthemum
Species: frutescens 'Dwarf Pink'
Type: Frost-tender Perennial Treated as Annual
Flowering: Spring to Frost
Zones: 9-11
Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil: Fertile, Well-Drained, Moist
Height: 14-18 inches H x 18-20 inches W
Propagation: Seed in Spring; Cuttings in Fall
Colors: Pink
Origin: Madeira, Canary Islands

Marguerite 'Pink Dwarf' is a pretty, daisy-like flower treated as an annual in Iowa since it cannot tolerate temperatures below 32° F. If deadheaded after each flowering, it will blossom from spring until frost. A low-maintenance plant, requiring only sun and moist, well-drained, fertile soil, Marguerite will perform well in containers. If you are looking for an easy to grow plant that looks lovely throughout the gardening season, Marguerite is an ideal choice for your garden.

Please note that the Zones listed above are USDA Hardiness Zones and are only given as a rough indication of whether a plant will grow and thrive in your area. Temperature variations and unusual weather conditions can affect plant survival. To assist plant survival during the winter, you may wish to place mulch over the areas in question or plant the flowers in an area away from walls or cement. Additionally, digging up bulbs and roots to overwinter indoors may be preferrable to keeping them in the ground.