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BogsHerbaceous Perennial
Leucanthemella serotina
autumn ox-eye
A robust perennial to 1.8m in height, with toothed, oblong, dark green leaves and greenish-yellow centred white daisies 7cm in width
Other common names
giant daisyhigh daisy
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Green | |||
Autumn | White Yellow | Green | ||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Leucanthemella are herbaceous perennials with oblong or lance-shaped leaves and white, daisy-like flower-heads
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Europe to C Asia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any moist soil in a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by division in early spring or propagate by basal cuttings in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildflower meadow
- Wildlife gardens
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead regularly then cut stems down to the ground in winter
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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