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Amazing Daisies® 'Banana Cream' Shasta

Perennial

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  • Tons of flowers for the garden or the vase
  • Months of blooms
  • Zones 5-9, sun, 18″ tall x 24″ wide at maturity.
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Size: One Quart
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Hand-Picked at Our Greenhouse
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Arrives as a Young Plant
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Hand-Picked at Our Greenhouse
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Arrives as a Young Plant
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Description

As charming and reliable as a classic daisy, but with luscious yellow petals, Amazing Daisies®' Banana Cream (Leucanthemum sp.) add the perfect touch of color and cheer to your garden. Boasting sturdy stems and disease resistant foliage, you never have to worry about a sad looking plant. Very long blooming, with plenty of flowers to use in arrangements and still enjoy them in your garden too! Its dense, compact habit won't splay or sprawl – maintains its attractive shape all season.

Details

Botanical name:  Leucanthemum 'Banana Cream'
Patent #: USPP 23,181
Common name: Shasta daisy
Zone:5 - 9
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ hours/day)
Height x width: 15-18" x 18-24"
Flower color: Yellow
Foliage color: Green
Season of Interest: Summer
Uses: Accent, Alpine and rock, Borders, Container gardening, Ground cover, Mass Planting

How to Grow

Soil: Average, dry to medium, well-drained soils. Good soil drainage is essential. Wet soils in winter can be fatal.
Light: Does well in full sun. Tolerates some light shade, particularly in hot summer climates or when plants are being grown in dry soils.
Water: Dry to medium -- Water regularly until established
Spacing: 18 - 24 inches
Fertilizing: Spring application of a timed release, or organic fertilizer
Winterizing: No special care needed. May leave spent blooms on plants over winter for reseeding, and providing 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 rebloom and neaten appearance if desired.

Questions Answered Series: Shasta Daisy

These superstar perennials feature long-lasting blooms, attract pollinators, and look amazing in cut-flower arrangements. Here, we’ll answer all your frequently asked questions about growing and caring for Shasta daisies!

Grow With Confidence

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:

bush distance

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:

bush distance zigzag

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.

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