The Marguerite Daisy ( Argyranthemum frutescens ) is a Perennial small shrub that is prized by gardeners for it's flower display and because it's easy to grow. It is sometimes confused with Shasta Daisies, as the flowers look similar. The Marguerites have an amazing variety of colours available, and also a great choice of flower shapes, from pom-pom type flowers to traditional daisy shaped flowers. Give these plants a sunny position and well drained soil with a bit of regular water and fertilizer and they will impress you for months with a wonderful display. They also benefit from a good pruning after flowering to keep the plant compact and avoid leggy growth. Nurseries and garden centres usually stock these plants as they are very popular, especially the newer hybrid varieties. They are easily propagated from cuttings in warmer months. They are suited to temperate and warmer climates, and grow up to about a metre tall. i spotted these plants in Coogee, in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney.
