Moon Zest™ Marguerite Daisy

Moon Zest Marguerite Daisy (Argyranthemum hybrid) is a compact marguerite covered in large, double white flowers with a starry form. It grows to about 60cm high and 65cm wide, with orderly green foliage and robust summer heat tolerance. An Ozbreed line for borders, mass plantings and cottage or Mediterranean gardens.

Why you'll love it

• Big double white flowers. A profusion of large, starry blooms makes a bright, clean display.
• Compact and orderly. The plant stays dense yet manageable, with lush green foliage.
• Handles summer heat. Ozbreed rates its summer heat tolerance as robust.
• Fits many garden styles. It sits equally well in cottage borders and Mediterranean plantings.
• Simple care. Occasional pruning and deadheading is all it asks.

Where it works best

Garden borders. Plant 60cm apart for a continuous line of white across the front of a bed.

Mass planting. Ozbreed recommends one to three plants per square metre, and 60cm spacing gives close to three.

Specimen plant. One plant in a sunny spot adds a clean white focal point.

Cottage and Mediterranean beds. The double white flowers sit well with lavender, rosemary and silver foliage, and they brighten dark mulch.

Growing Moon Zest Marguerite Daisy in Australia

Position and climate. Full sun to part shade. Ozbreed lists it for Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia, so it suits subtropical through cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens.

Soil. Free draining soil gives the best result, because marguerites resent wet feet.

Water and feed. Water regularly in summer and through the first season, and mulch lightly to hold moisture. Feed lightly in spring, because heavy feeding gives leaf at the expense of flowers.

Pruning. Deadhead as flowers fade. After the main bloom, cut it back hard in two stages rather than all at once, especially in warm climates, to renew the plant. Like all marguerites it is a short lived shrub, so plan to replace it every few years.

What to expect when it arrives

Moon Zest Marguerite Daisy is listed in 140mm pots in packs of 10, enough for a border of about 6m at 60cm spacing. Stock comes from Ozbreed's licensed growers and is grown to order at times, so a size can show as backorder. Order it and we confirm timing with you before anything ships.

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

• See the full Ozbreed range
• More flowering plants
• Plants for mass planting

Common questions

How many plants do I need?

Ozbreed recommends one to three per square metre. For a border, set one every 60cm.

How do I prune it?

Deadhead as you go, then hard prune after flowering in two stages. This is particularly useful in warm climates.

Is it frost tolerant?

Ozbreed gives no frost rating, though it lists Victoria and Tasmania. In a frosty garden, choose a sunny, sheltered spot.

What is the difference between Moon Zest and Sun Zest?

Colour and size. Moon Zest has double white flowers on a plant about 60cm by 65cm, while Sun Zest has double yellow flowers on a plant about 50cm by 55cm.