An "old time" favorite! Long lasting, cheerful blooms begin in the summer and continue for months. Most varieties are white or cream and have bright yellow centers. Depending on variety, flowers can be single, semi-double and double. Excellent cutting flowers.
Leucanthemum x superbum 'White Breeze'
Shasta Daisy
Image courtesy of Swift Greenhouses
- Large, bright white flowers, long lasting
- Blooms late spring to late summer
- Upright, spreading habit
- Narrow, dark green leaves
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Garden
Long Blooming
Mass Planting
Full Sun
Summer
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Grown best in full sun and well-drained soil. Regular deadheading of spent blossoms extends bloom time. Trimming back stems after flowering to 12" will also encourage reblooming. An application of all purpose fertilizer is recommended in the spring, as leucanthemum prefers a rich soil for best blooming.
Height: 12-18 in
Spread: 12 in
Spacing: 18-20 in
Bloom Color:
Zone: 5-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Mass Planting
- Focal Point
- Long Blooming
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Summer Bloomer
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Leucanthemum
Common Name: Shasta Daisy
An "old time" favorite! Long lasting, cheerful blooms begin in the summer and continue for months. Most varieties are white or cream and have bright yellow centers. Depending on variety, flowers can be single, semi-double and double. Excellent cutting flowers.