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Golden Butterfly® Marguerite Daisy Argyranthemum frutescens

Flower Season
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
Mature Size
3' 20" 91cm 51cm
Height: 18" - 3'
Spread: 12" - 20"
Height: 46cm - 91cm
Spread: 30cm - 51cm
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  • Details

    18 - 36 Inches
    12 - 14 Inches
    12 - 20 Inches
    46cm - 91cm
    30cm - 36cm
    30cm - 51cm

    Features

    This is the golden yellow version of venerable Butterfly Marguerite Daisy.  The large daisy flowers thoroughly cover the plants all summer, no deadheading needed.

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    Continuous Bloom or Rebloomer
    Long Blooming
    Fall Interest
    Heat Tolerant
    Deadheading Not Necessary

    Characteristics

    Plant Type: 
    Annual
    Height Category: 
    Medium
    Garden Height: 
    18 - 36 Inches 46cm - 91cm
    Spacing: 
    12 - 14 Inches 30cm - 36cm
    Spread: 
    12 - 20 Inches 30cm - 51cm
    Flower Colors: 
    Yellow
    Flower Shade: 
    Golden yellow
    Foliage Colors: 
    Green
    Foliage Shade: 
    Green
    Habit: 
    Upright
    Container Role: 
    Thriller

    Plant Needs

    Light Requirement: 
    Part Sun to Sun

    The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

    Maintenance Category: 
    Easy
    Bloom Time: 
    Planting To Hard Frost
    Hardiness Zones: 
    10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
    Water Category: 
    Average
    Soil Fertility Requirement: 
    Average Soil
    Uses: 
    Container
    Uses: 
    Landscape
    Uses: 
    Mass Planting
    Uses Notes: 

    Use in containers of all kinds, including combinations as well as in landscapes.

    Maintenance Notes: 

    While newer Argyranthemum are much more heat tolerant than older varieties, they will still do best with cool night temperatures. Our varieties have been selected to flower continuously without deadheading. If you do live in a hot climate the plants may flush out of bloom if the night temperatures are regularly staying in the high 70's or above. The plants should continue to do fine, give them a trim using a sharp pair of scissors or pruning shears (think of it as giving your plant a haircut). This will help induce more branching and fresh growth and the plants will be at their best when night temperatures drop and the plants begin to bloom again.

    An application of fertilizer or compost on garden beds and regular fertilization of plants in pots will help ensure the best possible performance.

    Golden Butterfly® Argyranthemum frutescens 'G15101' USPP 30,615, Can 6,079
  • 9 Reviews

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    Browse reviews from people who have grown this plant.
    • I have been growing these 3 years 1. Blooms from spring to frost 2. Most important for me “Deer” never touch these 3. They do get less blooms in high heat but I deadhead and it bounces back giving more blooms 4. It is beautiful and shows off with the bright yellow daisies I highly recommend these especially if you have deer They get big and that’s why they steal the show!

      Maria
      , Maryland
      , United States
      , 1 year ago
    • I have been growing these 3 years 1. Blooms from spring to frost 2. Most important for me “Deer” never touch these 3. They do get less blooms in high heat but I deadhead and it bounces back giving more blooms 4. It is beautiful and shows off with the bright yellow daisies I highly recommend these especially if you have deer They get big and that’s why they steal the show!

      Maria
      , Maryland
      , United States
      , 1 year ago
    • I have planted these two years in a row and am looking for them again (COVID-19 is causing some shopping challenges). Both years I planted them around Mother's Day and lasted until around Halloween. That's nearly unheard of for Wisconsin weather. Plus, the Japanese beetles stay away from them. I love these! I trim a few every week for a mini bud vase for my office at work. They're a lovely shade of yellow. They get full sun in my garden and the plants triple or more in size. No maintenance necessary.

      Melissa Braaten-Krueger
      , Wisconsin
      , United States
      , 4 years ago
    • I have planted Golden Butterflies in my front yard the last few years in full sun and they have done extremely well. They reached full size and lasted well into Fall next to our pumpkin decor. I absolutely love them and highly recommend them! Bright yellow is the perfect splash of color! Hope you try them and enjoy them like I do.

      Angie Coots
      , Wisconsin
      , United States
      , 4 years ago
    • I grew this plant last year because Laura with Garden Answer gave it a rave review and I trust her opinion. I was amazed at how many flowers this plant produces. It also bloomed constantly from spring to fall. If anyone needs a show stopper color and floral display in their garden this plant is for you. I can't wait for warmer temperatures so I can get this planted.

      Ruth Wuebbeling
      , Missouri
      , United States
      , 5 years ago
    • Lots of bright blooms, held up in the heat, love this one!

      Jennifer Winship
      , British Columbia
      , Canada
      , 6 years ago
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    2018 Top Performer Penn State University
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