Shasta Daisies

Uses:

  • Cottage Gardens
  • Cut Flowers
  • Perennial Borders
  • Meadows

Features:

  • Deer & Rabbit Resistant
  • Attracts Butterflies & Bees
  • Low Maintenance

Sunlight:

  • Partial Shade to Full Sun
  • 4+ Hours of Direct Sun

Growing Zones:

Shasta Daisy Care

Shasta Daisies, also known as Leucanthemum × superbum, are hybrid flowering perennials known for their classic blooms. Many specialty cultivars are available with extra large, frilly, creamy, or double blooms. These hardy plants are easy to care for and can spread over time. They have a mounded, upright habit, and the green, lanceolate foliage stays evergreen in mild climates.

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About Shasta Daisies

Snowcap Shasta Daisy
Genus
Species
Family
Leucanthemum
Superbum, vulgare, superbum 'Becky', superbum 'Snowcap', superbum 'Becky White', superbum 'Goldrausch', superbum 'Luna', superbum 'Bright Side'
Asteraceae

Common Names:

Leucanthemum × superbum


Native To:

North America

Plant Type:

Perennials

Foliage Type:

Deciduous, Herbaceous

USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:

4 - 9

Flower Color:

Flower Bloom Time:

late spring to summer

Growth Habit:

Clumping, Spreading , Upright,

Attracts:

Bees, Butterflies

Tolerates:

Drought, Heat, Humidity, Harsh Winters

Resists:

Deer, Rabbits, Voles, Moles, Diseases, Pests

How To Use Shasta Daisies In The Garden

Shasta daisies are renowned for their classic white petals encircling a bright yellow center, giving gardens a timeless appeal. Distinct cultivars come in varied sizes and single or double flowers, so there’s something for nearly any style preference. Plants bounce back from mild droughts, and their foliage typically remains appealing for months. Pollinators enjoy the open-faced form, making Shasta daisies both decorative and wildlife-friendly.

Line a walkway with shorter varieties where they’ll greet visitors without overwhelming nearby plants. In cottage-style landscapes, pair them with daylilies, coneflower, or salvias to form colorful groupings that last from early to late summer. If you seek a taller accent, use taller cultivars in the mid- or back-border for a steady source of cut flowers. A pot of dwarf daisies can also dress up a sunny deck or patio, showcasing their classic simplicity in limited space.

Shasta Daisies Care

Shasta daisies require at least six hours of direct sunlight daily, and thrive in rich, moist, well-drained soil with a neutral pH. Water newly planted daisies every 2-3 days until established; thereafter, provide about one inch of water per week, adjusting during dry periods. Incorporate organic compost into the soil at planting and top-dress each spring. Apply a slow-release or balanced fertilizer monthly during the growing season to support robust growth and flowering.

Deadhead spent blooms by cutting stems back to the basal leaves to encourage continuous flowering and maintain a tidy appearance. In colder climates, after the first frost, trim all growth to ground level and apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch to insulate roots during winter. For container cultivation, select pots at least 12 inches deep with adequate drainage, and water when the top couple of inches of soil feel dry. Fertilize potted daisies monthly with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer to sustain blooming.



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