Sassy® Red Argyranthemum

Sassy® Red is a compact, upright Argyranthemum frutescens selected for red daisy-like blooms. Syngenta lists the Sassy series for part sun to full sun and flowering from mid-spring into summer, with a controlled habit for pots and garden use. ## Flowers and garden use The red flower color distinguishes this selection; Syngenta describes the Sassy habit as controlled and upright. The series is sold as an annual and works in patio containers, mixed planters, and seasonal borders. Syngenta describes its flowers as pollinator-friendly. The Double Deep Rose, Double Yellow, Red, Rose, and White selections are separate color forms; use the breeder’s cultivar identity when sourcing. ## Growing conditions Give plants a bright position and freely draining soil; the [Royal Horticultural Society profile for the species](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/1531/argyranthemum-frutescens/details) recommends full sun and well-drained loam or sand. The species is tender in freezing climates, so treat plants as seasonal bedding where winters are cold. The breeder’s [Sassy culture guide](https://www.syngentaflowers.com/ams/sites/g/files/kgtney2381/files/file_field/import/field_media_link/sites/g/files/zhg721/f/media/2020/02/19/culture_vegetative_argyranthemum_sassy.pdf) provides production guidance; its container-culture instructions should not be read as a landscape irrigation schedule. Syngenta’s current cultivar page gives garden dimensions and a hardiness value, while the series guide reports a broader range; local winter survival can therefore differ from use as an annual. ## Maintenance Water containers when the potting mix begins to dry, and ensure excess water can drain. Remove faded flower heads or lightly trim plants when they become untidy to encourage continued display. In climates with frost, replace seasonally or take cuttings before cold weather if keeping a favored plant is worthwhile. Check foliage and flowers for aphids, whiteflies, leafminers, or thrips; the breeder lists these among production pests. [Syngenta Flowers cultivar information](https://www.syngentaflowers.com/ams/product/flower/70006552)