Leucanthemum × superbum
Shasta daisy
L. x superbum is a robust, clump-forming perennial with thick, narrow, dark green leaves. From early summer to early autumn bears solitary, single or double, white flower heads up to 10cm across with yellow centres
Other common names
max daisySynonyms
Leucanthemum maximum misappliedChrysanthemum maximum misapplied
see moreChrysanthemum superbum
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | White Yellow | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Leucanthemum are robust herbaceous perennials with narrowly oblong leaves and daisy-like flower-heads with white rays
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade; plants may need support (see staking perennials)
Propagation
Propagate by division in early spring or late summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildflower meadow
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead regularly then cut stems down to the ground in winter
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids and leaf and bud eelworms
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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