Marguerite — Flowers
Argyranthemum
Full sun, light watering — frost tender — shelter over winter.
- Plant out
- May
- In flower
- May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water
- Low
- Difficulty
- Demanding
- Hardiness
- H2
- Season
- all year
- Height
- 50–100 cm
- Spacing
- 100 cm
- Pets
- Toxic to pets
Growing notes
Grows to 0.5-1 metres. Space about 50-100cm apart. In flower May to November.
Toxic to pets
Marguerite is a daisy relative long sold as a chrysanthemum, and chrysanthemums are a skin allergen: the leaves and sap can irritate skin on handling, so wear gloves when cutting it back and wash your hands afterwards. Dogs, cats and horses that eat the leaves or flowers can be unwell. For a skin reaction get medical advice; if a pet eats it, ring your vet.
→ NHS 111 or your GP for a person with a skin or eye reaction; your vet or the Animal PoisonLine for an animal