Am I Taking Good Care Of My Golden Marguerite?

Did you planted your golden marguerite in full sun?

Did you planted your golden marguerite in well-drained soil?

Do you live in a region with a hot and humid climate?

Do you water your golden marguerite regularly?

Do you feed your golden marguerite frequently?

Do you deadhead faded flowers to encourage new blooms on your golden marguerite?

Do you keep your golden marguerite free of pests and diseases?

Golden marguerite is a sun-loving perennial, so it does best in a garden location that receives full sun. Ideally, locate this plant in a sunny spot that receives at least 6 or more hours of direct sunlight each day. The plant may also tolerate part shade conditions, but it is not suited to spots with full shade.

Golden marguerite needs loose, well-draining soil. It does fine with loam, sandy, or even chalky soil conditions. However, it will not grow well in heavy, clay type soils. It tolerates soil with average or even poor nutrients. It does best with neutral to alkaline pH levels and can handle environmental salts and urban pollution.

Golden marguerite doesn’t prefer hot and humid climates. Such conditions often lead to a short-lived perennial plant, since the golden marguerite has a preference for more temperate climates.

One of the benefits of this plant is that it has proven to be drought-tolerant. However, the golden marguerite will thrive and produce the most abundant flora and foliage with regular watering. Maintain correct soil moisture by letting the ground around the plant dry out in between watering sessions.

These plants tolerate average, or even poor soil conditions, so fertilizer is generally not required. Soil that is too rich in nutrients can produce leggy plants that struggle to stand erect. For this reason, it’s generally advisable to skip fertilizing golden marguerite plants.

The best practice for abundantly blooming golden marguerite plants is to deadhead the blossoms. Doing so can encourage the plant to produce fresh new blooms and may well keep it vibrant into early fall. In late fall or early winter, you can cut back the dead growth to ensure a fresh, healthy start to the plant’s spring growth.

Good job! You are taking good care of your golden marguerite.

Golden marguerite can be prone to slugs, snails, and aphids. Slugs and snails can be prevented by using diatomaceous earth around your plants or by setting beer traps in shallow dishes. Aphids are easily controlled with insecticidal soap. Powdery mildew can also be an issue, so make sure there is a good airflow around your plants to prevent this disease.