Q: What makes 'Angelic Burgundy' different from other Marguerite Daisies?
A: This variety is part of the improved Angelic Series, bred specifically for exceptional earliness, weather tolerance, and disease resistance . It features a naturally compact, well-branched habit that doesn't require pinching, and produces abundant, rich burgundy blooms with golden centers from early spring to first frost .
Q: Is it a perennial or an annual?
A: It is botanically a tender perennial (hardy in USDA zones 9b-11) . In climates with frost (zones colder than 9), it is most commonly grown as a spectacular long-blooming annual for the spring-to-fall season .
Q: How do I keep it blooming so profusely all season?
A: 'Angelic Burgundy' is naturally free-flowering and will continue blooming without special care . However, regular deadheading (simply removing spent flowers) and an occasional light trim after a bloom flush will encourage the most continuous flower production and maintain a tidy, compact shape .
Q: Can it tolerate coastal conditions?
A: Absolutely. It is well-regarded for its impressive tolerance to both salt spray and coastal winds, making it an excellent and reliable choice for gardens near the sea .
Q: Is it suitable for containers?
A: Yes, it is an excellent container specimen . Its compact habit makes it perfect for pots, hanging baskets, and window boxes. Container plants will need more frequent watering than those in the ground, especially during warm weather .
Q: How cold hardy is it?
A: It is a tender perennial, reliably hardy only in frost-free climates (USDA zones 9b-11) . It is damaged by frost and must be protected or treated as an annual in colder zones . Young plants should be protected from frost while establishing .