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Herbaceous Perennial

Leucanthemum × superbum

Shasta daisy

A robust, clump-forming perennial with thick, narrow, dark green leaves. From early summer to early autumn bears solitary, single or double, daisy-like, white flower heads up to 10cm across with yellow centres

Other common names
max daisy
Synonyms
Leucanthemum maximum misapplied
Chrysanthemum maximum misapplied
see moreChrysanthemum superbum
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
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
H5
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
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
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Gravel garden
  • 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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