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Marguerite - or not?
I bought a plant today labelled Marguerite, but it is not what I
remember,as a child. It's nice enough, with daisy-like flowers, blueish feathery leaves and about 14" tall. I think it may be Argyranthemum and if so is not hardy. The Marguerite I remember as a child was taller with bigger flowers, dark green smooth pointed leaves, hard stems and an odd smell. I would have suggested a type of chrysanthemum, but I have grown many types of 'show' chrysanths and they all had dull 'lobed' leaves. Any ideas? -- Jim S Tyneside UK www.jimscott.co.uk http://geordiecamii.wordpress.com http://geordiecam.wordpress.com/ |
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Marguerite - or not?
On 19/07/2013 21:33, Jim S wrote:
I bought a plant today labelled Marguerite, but it is not what I remember,as a child. It's nice enough, with daisy-like flowers, blueish feathery leaves and about 14" tall. I think it may be Argyranthemum and if so is not hardy. The Marguerite I remember as a child was taller with bigger flowers, dark green smooth pointed leaves, hard stems and an odd smell. I would have suggested a type of chrysanthemum, but I have grown many types of 'show' chrysanths and they all had dull 'lobed' leaves. Any ideas? I don't doubt that the plant you bought is Marguerite syn. Argyranthemum, which is extremely pretty, a good bedding plant, but not hardy. I am fairly sure that the plant you remember from childhood is the Shasta Daisy or Leucanthemum x superbum:- http://www.shootgardening.co.uk/plan...rbum-te-killin There are a number of good forms around. They all seem to be 'good doers', are perennial and have that characteristic aroma. The leaves are dark green, somewhat pointed and toothed rather than lobed. The plant makes handsome clumps very quickly and are easily divided, so everyone was given a bit, which is why you remember it so well. I also remember it being called 'Moon Daisy', 'Dog Daisy' and Marguerite so I can easily understand the confusion. Hope this helps. -- Spider from high ground in SE London gardening on clay |
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Marguerite - or not?
"Jim S" wrote ...
I bought a plant today labelled Marguerite, but it is not what I remember,as a child. It's nice enough, with daisy-like flowers, blueish feathery leaves and about 14" tall. I think it may be Argyranthemum and if so is not hardy. The Marguerite I remember as a child was taller with bigger flowers, dark green smooth pointed leaves, hard stems and an odd smell. I would have suggested a type of chrysanthemum, but I have grown many types of 'show' chrysanths and they all had dull 'lobed' leaves. Any ideas? That sounds more like Michaelmas Daisy, Aster novi-belgi. -- Regards. Bob Hobden. Posted to this Newsgroup from the W of London, UK |
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Marguerite - or not?
"Jim S" wrote in message ... I bought a plant today labelled Marguerite, but it is not what I remember,as a child. It's nice enough, with daisy-like flowers, blueish feathery leaves and about 14" tall. I think it may be Argyranthemum and if so is not hardy. The Marguerite I remember as a child was taller with bigger flowers, dark green smooth pointed leaves, hard stems and an odd smell. I would have suggested a type of chrysanthemum, but I have grown many types of 'show' chrysanths and they all had dull 'lobed' leaves. Any ideas? -- Jim S Its not really a Marguerite but what you are describing my mum would call a Shasta daisy, which I think is now chrysanthemum maximum this is a hardy border perennial -- Charlie, Gardening in Cornwall Holders of National Collections of Clematis viticella and Lapageria rosea cvs http://www.roselandhouse.co.uk |
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Marguerite - or not?
On 2013-07-19 21:33:42 +0100, Jim S said:
I bought a plant today labelled Marguerite, but it is not what I remember,as a child. It's nice enough, with daisy-like flowers, blueish feathery leaves and about 14" tall. I think it may be Argyranthemum and if so is not hardy. The Marguerite I remember as a child was taller with bigger flowers, dark green smooth pointed leaves, hard stems and an odd smell. I would have suggested a type of chrysanthemum, but I have grown many types of 'show' chrysanths and they all had dull 'lobed' leaves. Any ideas? I suspect you're thinking of Shasta daisies? -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon www.helpforheroes.org.uk |
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Marguerite - or not?
On 19/07/2013 22:43, Charlie Pridham wrote:
"Jim S" wrote in message ... I bought a plant today labelled Marguerite, but it is not what I remember,as a child. It's nice enough, with daisy-like flowers, blueish feathery leaves and about 14" tall. I think it may be Argyranthemum and if so is not hardy. The Marguerite I remember as a child was taller with bigger flowers, dark green smooth pointed leaves, hard stems and an odd smell. I would have suggested a type of chrysanthemum, but I have grown many types of 'show' chrysanths and they all had dull 'lobed' leaves. Any ideas? -- Jim S Its not really a Marguerite but what you are describing my mum would call a Shasta daisy, which I think is now chrysanthemum maximum this is a hardy border perennial chrysanthemum maximum, Leucanthemum × superbum , shasta daisy For those old enough to remember there were 2 varieties, Esta reed, a single, and Horace reed which was a double. I was also brought up to them being called Marguerites Try goggling Leucanthemum × superbum David @a roasting side of Swansea bay, 2nd day reaching 84f. in the shade, I just wish I had been |
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Marguerite - or not?
chrysanthemum maximum, Leucanthemum × superbum , shasta daisy For those old enough to remember there were 2 varieties, Esta reed, a single, and Horace reed which was a double. I was also brought up to them being called Marguerites Try goggling Leucanthemum × superbum David @a roasting side of Swansea bay, 2nd day reaching 84f. in the shade, I just wish I had been Looks like you and others have sussed it. Now I have to find one locally. Thanks all -- Jim S Tyneside UK www.jimscott.co.uk http://geordiecamii.wordpress.com http://geordiecam.wordpress.com/ |
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