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Author Topic: No label Chrysanthemum?  (Read 885 times)

JohnnyD

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No label Chrysanthemum?
« on: May 15, 2016, 02:21:40 PM »
Got this very attractive plant at our local garden centre with no label!
They have no idea what it is.
Any ideas.....?
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Re: No label Chrysanthemum?
« Reply #1 on: May 15, 2016, 03:49:55 PM »
It looks like an Argyranthemum frutescens cultivar Johnny, but I've no idea which.
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Re: No label Chrysanthemum?
« Reply #2 on: May 15, 2016, 04:54:13 PM »
Thanks Ashley - that looks a good suggestion.
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Re: No label Chrysanthemum?
« Reply #3 on: May 16, 2016, 12:41:23 AM »
I'd agree - they are known as "Marguerites" here for some reason and very popular in "Cottage Gardens" and found in white, pink and red shades,
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Re: No label Chrysanthemum?
« Reply #4 on: May 16, 2016, 06:19:10 AM »
I grew a very similar (probably identical) 'Marguerite'  in two pots last year but failed to get it though the winter despite putting it in the garage - the best I can manage for a cool frost-free environment.  The nearest cultivar I have seen on sale this year is one called 'Double Espresso Macchiato', pictured here: http://www.vanmeuwen.com/flowers/flower-plants/annual-bedding-plants/argyranthemum-double-espresso-macchiato/V70508VM?source=aw&awc=3170_1463374947_1200e8b2e3c7e31e98c513d1fd34352b .  But the one I had last year was more plain white, like your appears to be JohnnyD.

The ones I bought last year came from the sales table at Wallington Hall http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wallington but if I ever knew the cultivar name that knowledge was quickly lost. 
« Last Edit: May 16, 2016, 06:28:47 AM by Alan_b »
Almost in Scotland.

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Re: No label Chrysanthemum?
« Reply #5 on: May 16, 2016, 06:40:45 AM »
Almost in Scotland.

 


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