'Snowcap' Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum)
Perennial
- Huge, pure white flowers!
- Dwarf habit makes it perfect for small spaces.
- Abundant and long-lasting blooms from summer to frost
- Resilient stems keep flowers upright.
- Zones 5-9, sun, 15″ tall x 12″ wide at maturity.
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Description
Details
Common name: Shasta daisy, snowcap shasta daisy
Zone: 5 - 9
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun)
Height x width: 12-15" x 12"
Flower color: White
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Summer
Bloom time: Summer
Features: Space savers, rain gardens, low flammability, dry soils, cold tolerant
Uses: Accent, alpine and rock, borders, container gardening, cottage gardening, ground cover, massing, naturalizing
How to Grow
Light: Does well in full sun (> 6 hours sun). Tolerates some light shade, particularly in hot summer climates or when plants are grown in dry soils.
Water: Dry to medium - water regularly until established.
Spacing: 36 inches
Fertilizing: Fertilizer can be applied in spring if desired, but it usually isn't necessary.
Winterizing: No special care is needed. May leave spent blooms on plants over winter to reseed and provide interest to birds in the winter garden. Clean up spent foliage in early spring as plants emerge.
Maintenance & pruning: Remove spent flower heads, and trim back stems to about 12" after flowering to encourage reblooming. Center of clumps will weaken, so divide clumps as needed (every 2-3 years) to maintain vigor.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
I got my first bloom less than a month after ordering !
I was so pleased with the size and health of these plants and now they are blooming which I wasn't sure that they would! Very pleased as always with what I order here!
I planted these the last week of August 2023 in Michigan..each plant is now over 2 ft wide...Couldn't be happier.
Just leaving them alone in full sun...
I didn’t think to take pictures but I should have. 2 of 3 were in great shape when arrived. 1 is starting to finally get adjusted to its new home but other is still doing well. 1 has completely died within a week of planting. Nothing I did could save it. When it arrived, that one plant was COVERED in slugs. I’m not super plant savvy and not sure if that has anything to do with it dying. We took all or most of the slugs off before planting.
Our friendly customer service team is here to help! Just contact us at [email protected] with your order number and photos of the plants. After further investigation, we will be able to better assist you. All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
Awesome, plants look great .
Plant I received was small and looked like it have not been receiving care. The one flower that was on the plant was dying, no petals just a droopy steam. Would not recommend getting plants from here.
We're sorry you recieved plants that were't up to our standards. Our team of horticulture experts would love to take a closer look! Our fall guarantee covers plants received after September 1 until May 2026, so we have you covered. Please send your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
They arrived perfect last year and again this year. The plants from last year are doing fabulous this year. Stunning. The batch from this year I hope will have some blooms later this season.
Quite hardy.
Arrived very well shipped and healthy. Already in the ground
I absolutely love this company! The plants are top notch quality, the shipping is seamless. So impressed! Highly recommend!
They are still alive, but are the shortest daisies I’ve ever seen. 4-5 inches, tops. They are flowering, but almost inconspicuous in my garden.
We’re sorry you’re not satisfied with your plants! They may be inconspicuous now, but we are confident they will be flourishing later with the proper care! On each product page and our plant sizes page, we note that all of our plants are young. The size of our plants varies depending on the time of year and whether they were recently trimmed. The most important thing when purchasing plants, online or in garden centers, is a full and robust root system, which we prioritize. Trimming only encourages stronger root development! All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, so please reach out to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary.
I've planted it and it hasn't bloomed yet but it looks healthy
I’ve ordered daisies from several sources because I can never remember where I ordered the last ones from. I’m trying to establish a long bed of daisies in my front bed. These are by far the healthiest flowers for the price. I’ll order more as my soil gets ready for planting.
Healthy, happy plants
Very disappointed
Hello! We're sorry that you've had some trouble with your new plants. Please email pictures of the plant to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible. Rest assured, we do have a 60-day guarantee on all of our plants. If you received your plants within that timeframe, we will be happy to apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. Happy Gardening!
Season ended
I bought 14 Shasta daisies to establish my border garden and they are looking great. They were delivered well hydrated and packaged well.
The daisies that you sent me (and I paid for) did not make it past 2 days. They were withered when I received them and they continued to die in the garden. Very Disappointing!!
Hello! We apologize you received your plants not up to our standards. As we try our best to provide exceptional service, some factors like shipping and handling are outside of our control, and issues like this can sometimes happen. We will happily refund or replace your order. Please email pictures of the plant to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible. Happy Gardening!
Lost all 3 of them. Don't know why
Hello! Please email pictures of the plant to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible. Rest assured, we do have a 60-day guarantee on all of our plants. If you received your plants within that timeframe, we will be happy to apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. Happy Gardening!
Just starting to bloom.
I have been trying to revive them but out of 7 plants (I think), I have 4 left. I've tried everything. I followed all the instructions in the package for each plant but they were mostly on their way out when they arrived. On the other side the 4 left are fighting to make a comeback. I'm hoping they will. The Tuscan False Sunflower is still alive and trying. One of the Pugster Amethyst Butterfly Bush is still alive and trying to stay alive.
Hello! We apologize that you received pants not up to our standards. As we try our best to provide exceptional service, some factors like shipping and handling are outside of our control, and issues like this can sometimes happen. Please email pictures of any plant(s) in question to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible. Rest assured, we do have a 60 day guarantee on all of our plants. If you received your plants within that timeframe, we will be happy to apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. Happy Gardening!
I like how my flowers come packed and ready to be moved outside!
The flowers were listed for my growing zone but it was too hot and they died.
Hello Carmen! I'm sorry to hear your new plants didn't survive the heat. This plant tolerates some light shade, particularly in hot summer climates or when plants are grown in dry soils. USDA growing zones use the average annual minimum temperature to assign plants hardiness zone ratings to your region. Our plants are assigned hardiness zones based on the lowest temperate they will survive. This system isn't foolproof though! If your plant died before the end of our 30 day guarantee, let us know and we'll be happy to replace your plant or refund you.
For more information on growing zones check out our blog:
https://www.greatgardenplants.com/blogs/content/what-are-the-usda-hardiness-zones
My pretty little daisies are so happy and should flower very soon!
I’m a very inexperienced gardener. Is a quart container 1 plant?
Yes, there is one shasta daisy in each one quart container.
Are these plants safe for dogs?
Shasta daisy is mildly toxic and should not be consumed by humans or animals. According to the ASPCA, when cats or dogs digest daisies, they may experience vomiting, diarrhea, and incoordination. You can find dog-friendly plants here: https://blog.greatgardenplants.com/15-dog-friendly-plants-for-your-garden/
do these have to be planted in full sun? I was told shade?
Hello! The "Snowcap" Shasta Daisy prefers to be planted in an area with full sun exposure. Full sun typically means the plant should receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day for optimal growth and blooming.
I am new to planting, I’m looking for (flowers) to place in a planter on my deck. I do love the daisies. I’m in New England.
Hi! Because of the dwarf habit of 'Snowcap' Shasta Daisy they make excellent container plants.