Marguerite daisy
Argyranthemum frutescens, family Asteraceae
A bushy daisy shrub from the Canary Islands with white, yellow or pink blooms
Marguerite daisy is a perennial shrub from the Canary Islands, valued for its daisy-like flowers. Its blooms, which are often white with yellow centers, appear in gardens and parks worldwide, and many hybrids are grown for their ornamental appeal.
- Native to the Canary Islands and common in coastal regions there
- Flowers are usually white with yellow centers, but can be pink, yellow, or purple
- Blooms are strongly fragrant and close at night
- Widely grown as a garden plant and for cut flowers
- National flower of Denmark
What does Marguerite daisy look like?
This plant forms a rounded, bushy shrub between 20 and 80 cm tall. Its leaves are blue-green, fleshy, and shaped somewhere between oval and lance-like. The plant produces clusters of daisy-like flower heads, usually white with a yellow center, but cultivated forms can also show pink, yellow, or purple shades. The flowers are fragrant and open during daylight, closing at night.
Where does Marguerite daisy come from?
Marguerite daisy comes from the Canary Islands, where it is the most widespread species of its genus. It thrives in sunny, coastal areas with well-drained, poor soils and is found at elevations up to 700 meters. The plant has become naturalized in parts of Italy and southern California, and is now grown widely in gardens around the world. It is also recognized as the national flower of Denmark.
When and how Marguerite daisy blooms
Marguerite daisies bloom mainly in summer. They prefer full sun, loose and well-drained soils, and do not tolerate excess water. Gardeners often grow them from seed or cuttings, or buy young plants to set out after frost. Many garden marguerites are hybrids, and some have double flowers or unusual colors.
How Marguerite daisy is used
People grow marguerite daisies for their decorative flowers, which are popular in gardens, parks, and as cut flowers. The plant is also used as an emblem, and its hybrids are widely cultivated for ornamental purposes. Its strong fragrance adds to its appeal in home gardens.
Kinds of Marguerite daisy
There are several subspecies, including canariae, foeniculaceum, frutescens, gracilescens, and pumilum. Gardeners have developed many cultivars and hybrids, some with single or double blooms and a range of colors beyond the wild white form.
What Marguerite daisy means
The marguerite daisy is the national flower of Denmark. It is appreciated for its cheerful appearance and fragrance, and is commonly seen in public and private gardens. The Royal Horticultural Society has awarded some cultivars for their performance in gardens.
Where Marguerite daisy is used and seen
Questions people ask about Marguerite daisy
Where does the marguerite daisy come from?
The marguerite daisy is native to the Canary Islands, where it is the most common species of its genus. It has also naturalized in parts of Italy and southern California.
What does the marguerite daisy look like?
It is a bushy shrub with blue-green, fleshy leaves and clusters of daisy-like flowers. The blooms are usually white with yellow centers, but cultivated varieties can be pink, yellow, or purple.
What is the marguerite daisy used for?
People grow it for its ornamental flowers in gardens and parks, and it is also used as a cut flower. The plant is valued for its fragrance and appearance.
Does the marguerite daisy have any special meaning?
It is the national flower of Denmark and is widely appreciated for its cheerful and fragrant blooms.
When does the marguerite daisy bloom?
Marguerite daisies mainly flower in summer, producing abundant blooms during this season.
Good reading and sources
- USDA Plants DatabaseUS Department of Agriculture, Article
- Plants of the World OnlineRoyal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Plant database
- Where it has been recordedGBIF, Plant database
- Sightings and photos by naturalistsiNaturalist, Plant database
- Argyranthemum frutescens on WikipediaEncyclopedia
- More photos on Wikimedia CommonsPhotos
- Wikidata recordOpen data
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