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BogsHerbaceous Perennial

Leucanthemella serotina
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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 daisy
high daisy
Synonyms
Chrysanthemum serotinum
Chrysanthemum uliginosum
see moreLeucanthemum maximum uliginosum
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Poorly–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
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
H7
Botanical 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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