Leucanthemum × superbum 'Silberprinzesschen'
Shasta daisy 'Silberprinzesschen'
A clump-forming herbaceous perennial to about 30cm with thick, dark green leaves. The single daisy flowers have pure white petals and golden-yellow centres, produced from early summer to early autumn
Synonyms
Chrysanthemum 'Silver Princess'Leucanthemum × superbum 'Little Silver Princess'
see moreLeucanthemum × superbum 'Little Princess'
Leucanthemum × superbum 'Silver Princess'
Dendranthema maxima 'Silver Princess'
Leucanthemum maximum Silver Princess
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 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
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Leucanthemum are robust herbaceous perennials with narrowly oblong leaves and daisy-like flower-heads with white rays
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade; this short variety should not need support
Propagation
Propagate by division in early spring or late summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- 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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