Large Yellow Marguerite

Large Yellow Marguerite (Argyranthemum frutescens 'Large Yellow') is a big, bushy daisy that covers itself in sunny yellow flowers through the warmer months. It grows 50 to 90cm tall and wide, so it fills a garden bed rather than a basket. Give it light, free draining soil and full sun and it blooms until the frosts come.

Why you'll love it

• Sunny yellow daisies. The rounded petals and central yellow eye give clean, cheerful colour that suits any other flower.
• A real garden plant. At 50 to 90cm tall and wide it makes a substantial mound, not a pot filler.
• Fast and bushy. Quick growth and a dense habit mean a young plant fills out within a season.
• Feathery foliage. The green ferny leaves look good even when the plant is out of flower.
• Easy care. Sun, light soil, regular deadheading and a feed during flowering are all it needs.

Where it works best

Mixed borders and cottage gardens. Plant 60cm apart through a sunny bed beside blues and purples, such as salvia and lavender, for a cheerful contrast.

Hot, dry, sunny places. It suits spots that cook other bedding, as long as it is watered in dry spells and the soil drains freely.

Large pots. A big container, 40cm or more, carries a single plant well on a sunny terrace.

Growing Large Yellow Marguerite in Australia

Position and climate. Full sun. It needs a frost free position, so it suits subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens. In cold regions, use it as seasonal bedding. Growth may slow in hot midsummer.

Soil. Free draining, sandy or light soil is best, although it will grow in clay. Avoid heavy, wet soils.

Water and feed. Mulch with organic matter and water until established and during dry spells. Feed during flowering to keep the display going.

Pruning. Remove dead flowers regularly to prolong flowering. A light trim keeps a large plant bushy and compact.

What to expect when it arrives

We sell Large Yellow Marguerite as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that grows away quickly in warm weather. It starts small, but being a fast, bushy plant it fills out in a single season. Our grower supplies the tube, and supply comes and goes. If it shows as sold out, the grower has none right now: press the notify button on the page and we email you the day it returns.

It travels upright. Pot up or plant out promptly, water in and choose a sunny position.

Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.

Plant care guides and related reading

• Flowering plants
• Plants for full sun
• Salvia for a purple contrast
• Perennial plants for a cottage garden

Common questions

How big does Large Yellow grow?

Between 50cm and 90cm tall and wide. The size depends on how much sun, feed and water it receives, and deadheading keeps it compact.

How long does it flower?

Through the warmer months, until the frosts come. Regular removal of dead flowers and feeding during flowering extend the season.

Is it safe for pets?

No. Marguerites can upset cats and dogs if chewed, so it is best grown where pets do not graze.