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Argyranthemum Qinta White - Marguerite bush

Argyranthemum frutescens Qinta White
Marguerite bush, Paris daisy, Marguerite shrub, Marguerite tree

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An undershrub with a loose and slightly spreading habit, reaching a height of 70 cm (28in), adorned with light green dissected foliage and white, daisy-like flowers with a fringed centre of light yellow. This daisy flowers throughout the summer. It is frost-sensitive and most commonly grown as an annual in containers and pots to adorn the terrace or balcony.
Flower size
4 cm
Height at maturity
70 cm
Spread at maturity
80 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -4°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time March to May
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Flowering time June to September
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Description

Argyranthemum Qinta White is a charming variety of marguerite or Canary chamomile with flowers that have a pretty fringed heart tinted with yellow. This plant forms a small, wide, and slightly loose bush that blooms profusely from late spring to early autumn. A perennial but frost-sensitive plant, it is used for pots on terraces and balconies, as well as in seasonal flower beds. Its cut flowers can also be used to create country-style bouquets.

Argyranthemum (synonyms Anthemis frutescens, Chrysanthemum frutescens) belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is a native species of the Canary Islands that perishes below -3°C (26.6°F) but withstands drought well when planted in the ground. 'Qinta White', sometimes marketed under the name Argyranthemum frutescens 'Sark', is a horticultural selection derived from this plant. This evergreen shrubby perennial forms a generally rounded clump, wider than it is tall, 70 cm (28in) high and 80-90 cm (32-35in) wide. Its flexible and branched stems bear finely cut, light green-grey leaves, theoretically persistent in winter. Flowering can begin as early as May, depending on the growing conditions. It constantly renews itself until the first frost if the soil remains moist. If it gets too hot and dry in July-August, it withers and only resumes growth when the rains return. The flowers of Qinta White resemble white, 4-5 cm (2in) daisies, with pure white ligulate florets surrounding a fringed light yellow centre.

The simple daisies of Argyranthemum Qinta White bloom for a long period. With its decorative qualities and generosity, it is an ideal plant to use with more traditional biennials such as wallflowers or nemesias. It is perfect in pots and planters for terraces, balconies and window sills. It can also be planted alongside romantic roses and peonies, which it will also accompany in lovely bouquets. Anthemis can be kept from one year to the next by overwintering like florist geraniums.

 

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time June to September
Flower size 4 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 70 cm
Spread at maturity 80 cm
Growth rate fast

Botanical data

Genus

Argyranthemum

Species

frutescens

Cultivar

Qinta White

Family

Asteraceae

Other common names

Marguerite bush, Paris daisy, Marguerite shrub, Marguerite tree

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference8633111

Planting and care

You can plant the Canary Daisy Qinta White in the ground after the last frosts, in any well-drained soil, even poor and limestone or sandy soil. Once well-rooted, this plant withstands drought well in summer but its flowering will decline if it is too hot and dry. It perishes below -3°C (26.6°F) even in a sheltered position. Choose a sunny or partially shaded location during the hottest hours as the Canary Daisy doesn't like excessive summer heat. It particularly enjoys being by the seaside.

Pot cultivation: very similar to that of ivy geranium or florist's geranium. Place in a large pot with a minimum diameter of 30 cm (12in), in a mixture of potting compost, garden soil, and coarse sand. Water regularly but sparingly and apply flowering plant fertiliser every 15 days. You can overwinter your potted plant in a bright, unheated room, kept frost-free.

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Planting period

Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time March to May

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery
Type of use Border, Container, Greenhouse
Hardiness Hardy down to -4°C (USDA zone 9b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 3 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions Trim the clumps slightly after flowering, to encourage the growth of new shoots and promote a second bloom in autumn. This process also helps to maintain an attractive leaf rosette in winter and prolong the lifespan of the plant.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time August to September
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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