Argyranthemum Tracey

Common Name:
Marguerite Daisy 'Tracey'

Description:
Argyranthemum 'Tracey' is a compact, floriferous cultivar of the beloved Marguerite Daisy, showcasing an abundance of bright pink blooms with a cheerful yellow centre. Known for its tidy, rounded growth habit and prolific flowering, 'Tracey' adds instant charm to cottage gardens, borders, and containers. This hardy perennial thrives in Melbourne’s temperate climate, performing best in full sun and well-drained soils. It flowers from early spring through to autumn, with a near-continuous display when regularly deadheaded. The finely divided, aromatic foliage complements its vivid daisy-like flowers, providing a lush backdrop that remains attractive year-round. Well-suited to coastal and urban gardens, 'Tracey' is also highly appealing to pollinators, particularly bees. With its compact size and long blooming season, it's an excellent low-maintenance choice for those seeking bold colour and consistent garden performance across multiple seasons.

Form:
Shrub - Small

Mature Size:
Height: 0.4–0.6 metres
Width: 0.4–0.6 metres

Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer
Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
Pink
Yellow (central disc)

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Bee Attracting
Perennial
Low maintenance
Extended flowering period
Suitable for Borders
Frost tolerant (light frost)

Toxicity:
May cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals (contact dermatitis)
Not considered toxic to pets in small quantities, but ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal upset

Companion Plants:
Lavandula angustifolia (English Lavender)
Salvia greggii
Diascia 'Little Dancer'
Osteospermum (African Daisy)
Scaevola 'Pink Mist'