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Argyranthemum frutescens
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Scientific name - Argyranthemum frutescens

Synonyms - Chrysanthemum frutescens.

Popular names - Marguerite Daisy, Paris Daisy, Margherita delle Canarie.

Distribution and Habitat - originating in the Canary Islands.

Description - perennial species, 60 cm height. Branched stalk. Leaves alternate, thin areas. Inflorescences solitary, receptacle convex-conical, naked. Ligula flowers are white, yellow, or pink. Yellow tubular flowers, anther ovata, the round or heart failure. Achenele marginal are 3 angles, 2-3 wings, baby. Achenele central 4 angles flattened, 0-2 wings.

Requirements - well-drained soil, light, sunny.

Management - the shear spring.

Propagation - the seeds germinate in 2 weeks to getmperatura 10-15 ͦ C.

Natural partners and Garden - Alyssum sp., Lobularia maritima.

Cultivars and varieties - 'Dana' white flowers. 'Edelweiss' Double white flowers. 'Pink Champagne' - semi-double flowers, pink. 'Vancouver' double flowers, pink. 'Silver Queen' with silvery-green leaves.

References

J. Janick - Plant Breeding Reviews - Wiley Blackwell, 1996

James Hitchmough, Ken Fieldhouse - Plant User Handbook - Wiley Blackwell, 2003

Keith Kirsten - Down to Earth - Struik Publishers, 2006

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