Argyranthemum Frutescens "Madeira Daisy Red" 15cm

Argyranthemum ‘Madeira’

Botanical Name

Argyranthemum frutescens ‘Madeira’

Common Names

• Madeira Daisy
• Marguerite Daisy
• Bush Daisy

Product Description

Argyranthemum ‘Madeira’ is a compact, well-branched daisy shrub that produces an abundance of cheerful daisy flowers over a long flowering season. Known for its neat growth habit and excellent garden performance, this variety is ideal for borders, mass plantings, containers, and patio pots. It is easy to grow and well suited to South African gardens, offering reliable colour with minimal care.

Size When Fully Grown

• Height: ± 40–60 cm
• Spread: ± 40–60 cm
• Growth habit: Compact, rounded, bushy

Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun
  • Minimum of 6 hours of direct sunlight daily
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
  • Enrich with compost for best results
• Watering: Moderate
  • Water regularly but avoid waterlogged soil
• Climate:
  • Thrives in mild to warm climates
  • Suitable for coastal and inland gardens
  • Light frost tolerant (protect young plants in colder regions)
• Maintenance: Low
  • Deadhead spent flowers and prune lightly to maintain shape and encourage continuous flowering

Best Planting Season & Growth Cycle (South Africa)

• Best Time to Plant: Spring to early autumn
• Main Flowering Season: Spring, summer, and autumn
• Seasonal Notes:
  • Performs best in moderate temperatures
  • Flowering may reduce slightly in extreme heat but resumes quickly