Grand Daisy Dark Pink (Argyranthemum frutescens 'Grand Daisy Dark Pink')
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Evergreen Perennial (usually grown as an annual near you) Upright, Mounded in the Asteraceae Family
A compact, ever-blooming Marguerite daisy with large dark pink flowers over deep green foliage — a vigorous, easy-care intergeneric hybrid bred for containers and sunny borders.

Grand Daisy Dark Pink is a compact, ever-blooming Marguerite daisy from Suntory's Grand Daisy (Grandaisy®) series, bred as an intergeneric Argyranthemum hybrid for larger flowers and extra garden vigor. Deep pink, daisy-form blooms with bright yellow centers are held over finely divided, deep green foliage on a tidy, upright-mounded plant.

The species, Argyranthemum frutescens, is native to the Canary Islands, where it grows as a tender evergreen subshrub. It can't survive a hard freeze, so in most U.S. gardens — including the Chicago area — it's grown as a warm-season annual for patio containers, hanging baskets, and sunny beds from spring through the first fall frost.

Pros

  • Nearly continuous bloom from spring through fall with minimal deadheading
  • Compact, self-branching habit needs little staking or pinching
  • Larger flowers and extra vigor from an intergeneric breeding cross
  • Attracts bees and butterflies

Cons

  • Not cold-hardy; killed by frost and grown as an annual outside zones 10-11
  • Flowering can slow during extreme summer heat
  • Needs consistently moist, well-drained soil — dislikes drying out
This plant is probably not winter-hardy outdoors where you live.
Highlights Part of Suntory's Grand Daisy series, bred specifically for bigger blooms and stronger vigor than older Marguerite daisy varieties, while keeping a compact, well-branched habit that needs little grooming.
 

Plant Data

Mature Size 18 - 24 inches tall. 18 - 24 inches wide.
Growth Rate Fast
Sun Exposure Partial Sun - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance Medium : Tolerates brief dry spells once established but performs best with consistent, even moisture. Will decline if left to dry out completely, particularly in containers during hot weather.
Zones 10a - 11b (Usually hardy to 30° F)
Tags Annual in Chicago, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Wildlife, Deer Resistant, Evergreen, Filler, Full Sun, Good for Spring Containers, Medium, Partial Sun, Perennial, Rabbit Resistant, Showy Flowers, Tender Perennial
Bloom Period Spring through Fall
Flower Color Dark Pink
Foliage Color Green

Commonly Planted with...

Pairs well with other full-sun, heat-loving annuals such as Angelonia, lantana, verbena, and ornamental grasses that share its water needs and bloom season.
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Pricing and Availability History

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Past Availability
2025 : 02/05 - 05/17
2023 : 03/29 - 04/16

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Plants which are well-adapted to our local climate are most often field-grown (outside). Field-grown plants are generally cheaper and have the advantage of already somewhat acclimated to our cold winters, but that means they’re not artificially far along in the spring and tend to bloom at the normal time in our area.

Spring annuals and tender perennials are typically grown in Greenhouses so they can be ready and luxurious exactly when customers want them. Some perennials are also “forced” into early bloom in greenhouses. In May, there can be a very big difference between field-grown and greenhouse-grown plants of the same type. The latter typically look good right away (so they’re a great choice where that’s important), but we typically pay a premium for it.


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