Argyranthemum frutescens 'Lemon'
Argyranthemum frutescens ‘Lemon’ is known also as Margeurite ‘Aramis Lemon’, Argyranthemum frutescens ‘Lemon Yellow’, Argyranthemum frutescens ‘Aramis Lemon’, Garden Marguerite, or Marguerite Daisy. Argyranthemum frutescens ‘Lemon’ is part of the Asteraceae family of plants.
The beginnings of Argyranthemum frutescens ‘Lemon’ trace to the 18th century in Canary Island where cultivation of these species started. It is a very popular border and bedding flowers as it produces an abundance of color for a long period of time. Argyranthemum frutescens ‘Lemon’ can grow to about 50cm or 20in tall.
Argyranthemum frutescens ‘Lemon’ flowers starting in spring continuing in summer and autumn. The leaves are evergreen, dark green, finely divided, and aromatic. The flower is daisy-like with light yellow petals and a dark yellow center. Argyranthemum frutescens ‘Lemon’ is grown as annual in many gardens but it is a perennial.
Propagate Argyranthemum frutescens ‘Lemon’ by semi-hardwood or softwood cuttings. Deadhead flowers for more flowers. Pinch the tips as it grows to make them bushy. Argyranthemum frutescens ‘Lemon’ is generally trouble-free, but watch out for aphids or leaf-mining sawflies.
Place Argyranthemum frutescens ‘Lemon’ in the sun. Plant it in moist, rich, and well-drained soil. It tolerates both acid and alkaline soil. Plant in the border for a profusion of color during summer.
