Family
Asteraceae
Botanical Name
ARGYRANTHEMUM 'Ohmadsant'( MADEIRA™ SANTANA, MADEIRA™ SERIES) PP16637
Plant Common Name
Argyranthemum, Madeira™ Santana Argyranthemum, Madeira™ Santana Marguerite Daisy
General Description
The shrubby evergreen Marguerite daisy is beautiful and resilient. The hybrid Madeira™ Santana is compact, well-branched and uniform. Its semi-double flowers have orange-yellow centers and deep purple-red ray petals. It is a tough plant that is grown as a perennial in frost-free climates and a bedding annual in cooler zones.
The rounded bushy clump-forming plant has deep green ferny foliage that emits a strong fragrance when crushed. Many daisies are produced in abundance above the foliage. They are semi-double and purple-red with orange-yellow centers and appear from late spring till frost or almost year round in frost free climates. Flowering subsides in very hot weather and deadheading will prolong vigorous bloom.
This easy-to-grow plant prefers full sun and moderately fertile garden soil with good drainage. Regular light pruning will promote compact growth, increase flowering and provide cuttings for propagation. Plants are wind and salt tolerant.
Grow Marguerite daises in containers, as a bedding plant, in perennial borders and cutting gardens for lovely, long-lasting color.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10 - 11
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Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Plant Type
Tender Perennial
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Height
12"-18" / 30.5cm - 45.7cm
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Width
16"-20" / 40.6cm - 50.8cm
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Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Native To
Canary Islands
Growing Conditions
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Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well Drained
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Soil type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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Tolerances
Salt
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Growth Rate
Medium
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Water Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
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Habit
Oval/Rounded
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Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Showy
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Flower Color
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink, Rose, Peach
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Green
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Green
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Green
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Foliage Color (Winter)
Green, Dark Green
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Bark Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
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Fragrant Flowers
Yes
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
Yes
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
Yes
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Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
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Repeat Bloomer
Yes
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Showy Fruit
No
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
No
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Foliage Texture
Fine
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Foliage Sheen
Matte
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Evergreen
Yes
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Showy Bark
No
