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Position

Sun Exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Front

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Argyranthemum is a mound forming tender perennial, perfect for growing in bedding displays, containers and the cuttings patch. Plants bear masses of fragrant, chrysanthemum-like flowers over a long season, attracting a wide range of insects.

Argyranthemum ‘Meteor Red’ has pretty red-pink flowers in contrast with silver-green leaves. It's perfect for growing as a focal point on its own in a container or as part of a bedding display. A tender perennial, take summer cuttings or move pots indoors to overwinter, or treat as an annual.

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Argyranthemum ‘Meteor red’ and wildlife

Argyranthemum ‘Meteor red’ is known for attracting bees and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Argyranthemum ‘Meteor red’ poisonous?

Argyranthemum ‘Meteor red’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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