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ARGYRANTHEMUM frutescens 'Polly'
Commonly known as Marguerite, Paris daisy
Plentiful white daisy flowers
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Evergreen - finely divided blue-green leaves 5-10cm (2-4in) long
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White
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Height - 40cm (16in)
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Spread - 40cm (16in)
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Dwarf shrub - Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions. - compact subshrub. Flower heads 5cm (2in) across with yellow disc-florets in loose corymbs
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Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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Tender - cool or frost free greenhouse - Tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F)
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Full sun
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Additional Features - Good to know - - tolerates coastal conditions. Bred to be self-deadheading. Pinch growing tips to keep compact
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Pests & Diseases - none
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Place of origin - Canary Islands. Garden origin - Germany
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Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept -
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Hardiness - Half hardy (down to 0) -
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Pruning group - Pruning group 7
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that flower on previous year's growth in Spring, or current year's growth in late Summer/Autumn.
Action: Cut back flowered shoots to within 1 inch of previous year's growth.
When: Annually after flowering or in Spring if flowering on current year's growth.
RHS group 10 -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil -
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
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Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma
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