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By Jangue

Somerset, United Kingdom

Can anyone tell me what this is please? I would also like to know how and when I should prune it. Many thanks




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It looks like ARGYRANTHEMUM frutescens (Marguerite) Pruning depends on what you want and can do. If you cut it back now and leave it outside, it will probably be killed by frost. If you can move it into a greenhouse, you can trim it back. It is best pruned in Spring.

18 Oct, 2010

 

Thanks for your speedy reply! Unfortunately, I dont have a greenhouse. If I leave it alone do you think it will survive a winter outside?

18 Oct, 2010

 

Very sheltered spot and well drained...maybe where you live though definitely not if the winter is anything like last winter. The original species come from the Canary Isles.

18 Oct, 2010

 

Oh dear! I really must take more notice of what I am buying and not just go for something that I like the look of. Its all part of the learning process, I guess!! THank you both for your help

18 Oct, 2010

 

It may survive Janque - I have 2 suggestions:
Dont prune, I dont cut back my summer flowering plants very much as I believe they get some protection from frosts.
Also try protecting the crown with a mulch of soil based compost.

19 Oct, 2010

 

Thanks Drc - so there may be some chance of it surviving. I will leave it alone and protect it with some compost

19 Oct, 2010

 

Fingers crossed!

19 Oct, 2010

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