{"product_id":"madeira-pink-crested-marguerite-argyranthemum-frutescens-madeira-pink-crested","title":"Madeira Pink Crested Marguerite - Argyranthemum frutescens 'Madeira Pink Crested'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMadeira Pink Crested Marguerite (\u003cem\u003eArgyranthemum frutescens\u003c\/em\u003e 'Madeira Pink Crested') is a compact, bushy daisy that covers itself in bright pink double flowers through the warmer months. It stays just 15 to 25cm tall and 25 to 30cm wide, and each bloom has a raised puff of petals in the centre where a classic daisy has its golden eye. It is made for sunny pots, borders and cottage gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrested pink flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright pink double daisies with rounded petals and a full, domed centre give a three dimensional look up close.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBred to be bushy.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Madeira series is bred to be extra bushy, early flowering and naturally compact, which means more flowers per plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun and the odd feed are enough to keep it covered in flowers, and it fills a pot or a border quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast and tidy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows quickly into a neat mound, and does not need staking or shaping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough in hot, dry spots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun and light, free draining soil are exactly what it wants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatio pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 15 to 25cm tall it sits happily in a pot on a sunny step, balcony or table. Use free draining mix and water regularly while it flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and mixed beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 25cm apart at the front of a border for a continuous band of pink, which fills in within a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e The crested flowers suit soft, informal planting beside lavender, catmint and roses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Madeira Pink Crested Marguerite in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. It needs a frost free spot, so it suits subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens. In colder regions, enjoy it as seasonal bedding or overwinter the pot in a sheltered place. Growth may slow in hot midsummer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining, sandy or light soil is ideal, although it will grow in clay if the drainage is reasonable. In a pot, use a quality potting mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch with organic matter and water until the plants are established, and again in dry spells. Feed during flowering to keep the blooms coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove dead flowers regularly. Deadheading prolongs flowering and keeps the mound tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Madeira Pink Crested Marguerite as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly in warm soil. Marguerites grow fast, so a tube soon becomes a full pot of colour. Tube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright. Pot up or plant out promptly, water in well and place in full sun once settled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-plants\"\u003eFlowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants for pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/osteospermum\"\u003eCape daisies and osteospermum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/creating-a-beautiful-cottage-garden-in-australia-insiders-guide\"\u003eCreating a cottage garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Madeira Pink Crested frost hardy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It needs frost free conditions. In cold regions, enjoy it as seasonal bedding, or overwinter the pot in a sheltered, protected position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I keep it flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove dead flowers regularly, feed during flowering and water in dry spells. Growth may slow in hot midsummer, then pick up again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Marguerites can upset cats and dogs if chewed, so they are best kept where pets do not graze.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790171275583,"sku":"ARG-FRU-MADEIR-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/madeira-pink-crested-marguerite-argyranthemum-frutescens-madeira-pink-crested.jpg?v=1792194974","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/madeira-pink-crested-marguerite-argyranthemum-frutescens-madeira-pink-crested","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}