Consulta Plantas

Care of the plant Argyranthemum haematomma or Chrysanthemum haematomma

The genus Argyranthemum, family Asteraceae, includes 24 species of native flowering plants from the Canary Islands and Madeira; they were previously included in the genus Chrysanthemum. Some species are: Argyranthemum haematomma, Argyranthemum frutescens, Argyranthemum maderense, Argyranthemum tenerifae, Argyranthemum gracile, Argyranthemum adauctum.

Scientific synonym: Chrysanthemum haematomma. Esta especie procede de las Islas Canarias.

Argyranthemum haematomma is an evergreen subshrub that reaches 1.2 metres (3.93 feet) in height. The lobed leaves are deep green and contrast with the attractive white flowers with a yellow centre (daisies). It blooms from mid-spring to mid-summer.

Chrysanthemum haematomma is used as an isolated specimen, in flowerbeds and borders, in rockeries and in pots for patios, balconies and terraces. It is an ideal plant for Mediterranean coastal gardens.

Argyranthemum haematomma prefers full sun exposure but also grows in light shade. It resists occasional frosts down to -5 ºC (23 ºF).

The soil can be normal garden soil with abundant organic matter and well drained with coarse sand. Planting or pot transplanting is done in mid-spring.

Water regularly so that the substrate is always slightly moist (never flood). Chrysanthemum haematomma resists a few days of drought.

Fertilize with compost in late winter and with a mineral fertilizer every 30 days in spring and summer.

Prune off wilted flowers to encourage the appearance of new flowers.

Chrysanthemum haematomma is a plant that is quite resistant to the usual pests and diseases but sensitive to prolonged drought and persistent frost.

Argyranthemum haematomma is propagated from seeds sown in spring and from cuttings from the base of the plant in late summer or early spring.

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