Leucanthemum paludosum (Annual Marguerite)
Leucanthemum paludosum (Annual Marguerite) is a compact, bushy annual valued for its charming floral display and disease resistance. In summer, it boasts a profusion of miniature daisies with white rays and yellow central discs. Forming small clumps of deeply toothed, spoon-shaped, dark green leaves, Annual Marguerite sometimes lives over for a second bloom season.
Leucanthemum paludosum (Annual Marguerite) is a compact, bushy annual valued for its charming floral display and disease resistance. In summer, it boasts a profusion of miniature daisies with white rays and yellow central discs. Forming small clumps of deeply toothed, spoon-shaped, dark green leaves, Annual Marguerite sometimes lives over for a second bloom season. It is a popular choice for borders, flower beds, rockeries, or containers.
- Grows up to 8-10 in. tall and wide (20-25 cm).
- Thrives in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun in a sheltered position.
- Excellent choice for beds and borders, cottage gardens or containers. Perfect for small gardens! Plant in small groups for better visual impact. Makes excellent and long-lasting fresh cut flowers.
- Low maintenance, this plant is disease-free. Keep an eye out for aphids, leaf and bud eelworms.
- Remove spent flowers to promote further blooms and maintain a neat appearance. Cut back after flowering to encourage a second flowering in fall. Cut back to the base in late fall.
- Propagate by division.
- Native to Europe, northern Africa
Requirements
| Hardiness | 2 – 11 |
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| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Annuals |
| Plant Family | Leucanthemum – Daisies |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early,Mid,Late) |
| Height | 8" – 10" (20cm – 25cm) |
| Spread | 8" – 10" (20cm – 25cm) |
| Spacing | 10″ – 12″ (25cm – 30cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |