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Appearance
The daisy flowers, with white or sometimes soft yellow petals, are carried on strong upright stems, above mounds of usually dark green foliage. Some cultivars have flowers with frilly or downward-sloping outer petals.
Preferences
Leucanthemums grow well in most soils that drain easily.They flower best in full sun, but can tolerate light shade.
Dislikes
They dislike soil that is permanently wet or excessively dry, and don’t flower well in deep shade.
Did you know?
There are over 30 species of Leucanthemum, originating from Europe and temperate Asia, where they grow in various locations including rocky alpine slopes, moist meadows, grassland and wasteland. They used to be included in the genus Chrysanthemum.
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Leucanthemum
Leucanthemum × superbum 'T.E. Killin' (d)
Shasta daisy 'T.E. Killin'
- Height
- 0.5–1 metres
- Width
- 0.1–0.5 metres
Leucanthemum × superbum 'Phyllis Smith'
Shasta daisy 'Phyllis Smith'
- Height
- 0.5–1 metres
- Width
- 0.1–0.5 metres
Leucanthemum × superbum 'Wirral Supreme' (d)
Shasta daisy 'Wirral Supreme'
- Height
- 0.5–1 metres
- Width
- 0.1–0.5 metres
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Leucanthemum × superbum Broadway Lights ('Leumayel'PBR)
Shasta daisy [Broadway Lights]
- Height
- 0.1–0.5 metres
- Width
- 0.1–0.5 metres
Leucanthemum × superbum 'Real Neat' (Realflor Compact Series)
Shasta daisy 'Real Neat'
- Height
- 0.1–0.5 metres
- Width
- 0.1–0.5 metres
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