'Whoops-A-Daisy' Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum)
Perennial
- Enjoy a fluffy blanket of white blooms from summer-frost.
- Compact habit makes it perfect for small spaces!
- Easy to grow and hardy!
- Thrives in varying soils and temperature conditions.
- Zones 5-9, sun, 16″ tall x 24″ wide at maturity.
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Description
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Patent #: USPP 27,259
Common name: Shasta daisy
Zone: 5-9
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ Hours)
Soil type: Average
Soil moisture: Dry, Average, Moist
Height x width: 18" X 24"
Flower color: White
Foliage color: Green
Season of Interest: Summer
Bloom time: Early summer, midsummer
Features: Space savers, rabbit resistant, heat tolerant, container plants, best for beginners
Uses: Border, cottage gardening, massing, naturalizing, small spaces, specimen, containers
How to Grow
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. 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.