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Plant Identification => Plant Identification Questions and Answers => Topic started by: JohnnyD on May 15, 2016, 02:21:40 PM

Title: No label Chrysanthemum?
Post by: JohnnyD 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.....?
JohnnyD

Title: Re: No label Chrysanthemum?
Post by: ashley on May 15, 2016, 03:49:55 PM

It looks like an Argyranthemum frutescens cultivar Johnny, but I've no idea which.

Title: Re: No label Chrysanthemum?
Post by: JohnnyD on May 15, 2016, 04:54:13 PM

Thanks Ashley - that looks a good suggestion.
J.

Title: Re: No label Chrysanthemum?
Post by: fermi de Sousa 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,
cheers
fermi

Title: Re: No label Chrysanthemum?
Post by: Alan_b 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 (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 (http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wallington) but if I ever knew the cultivar name that knowledge was quickly lost. 

Title: Re: No label Chrysanthemum?
Post by: Alan_b on May 16, 2016, 06:40:45 AM

Could it be 'Madeira Double White'? http://loghouseplants.com/plants/shop/argyranthemum-madeira-double-white/ (http://loghouseplants.com/plants/shop/argyranthemum-madeira-double-white/)