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Family: Asteraceae
(ass-ter-AY-see-ee) Genus: Argyranthemum (ar-ji-RAN-the-mum) Species: frutescens (froo-TESS-enz) Cultivar: Madeira Cherry Red
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Category AnnualsTropicals and Tender Perennials Water Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Full SunFoliage HerbaceousThis plant is resistant to deer Foliage Color UnknownHeight 12-18 in. (30-45 cm)Spacing 9-12 in. (22-30 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow Can be grown as an annualDanger N/ABloom Color Scarlet (dark red)Bright Yellow White/Near White Bloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Spring/Early SummerMid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall Blooms repeatedly Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information PatentedPropagation Methods From softwood cuttingsFrom semi-hardwood cuttings From seed; direct sow after last frost Seed Collecting N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed |