Shortstop™ Shasta Daisy

Light Needs

Full Sun

(At Least 6 Hours of Direct Sunlight)

Mature Height

15 Inches

Mature Spread

15 Inches

Growing Zones

4 to 9

Shortstop™ Shasta Daisy features classic white daisies on sturdy stems, avoiding the flop that can make bigger types look messy by July. This compact perennial loads up with bright white petals around a rich yellow eye for a clean, high-contrast look. We find it creates a reliable block of bloom for the front of a border, even after rain.

Leucanthemum × superbum 'Shortstop' is an herbaceous perennial that blooms from late spring into midsummer, with the best repeat bloom when deadheaded. The plant grows fast into a dense mound and works well in both cottage-style beds and more structured landscapes. Use it to edge a path, brighten a foundation planting, or mass it in a small space where taller daisies would feel too big. It’s also a strong container choice because it fills a pot and grows amiably with companions.

Shortstop™ Shasta Daisy Care

Plant Shortstop™ in full sun for the fullest bloom and strongest stems, although it can handle partial shade. Grow it in average, well-drained soil, and avoid soggy sites that can shorten its lifespan. It tolerates a wide range of soil pH levels.

Water deeply during the first growing season, then switch to watering when the soil is dry a couple inches down, since this Shasta daisy tolerates mild drought once established. Feed lightly in spring if your soil is lean, but refrain from heavy fertilizer that can stimulate soft growth. In winter daisies die back to the crown and returns in spring.

Deadhead by removing the entire spent flower stem down to the next set of leaves to encourage more blooms and keep the plant tidy. After the main flush, a light shear can reset the mound and prompt fresh foliage. In fall, cut back the old stems once the plant has finished and the foliage starts to fade.

Shortstop™ Shasta Daisy Spacing

Space plants about 15–18 inches apart so each clump can widen without crowding and airflow stays good. For containers, a 12–14 inch pot suits one plant, while a 16–18 inch pot works well for a mixed combo.

Pair Shortstop™ with speedwell and daylilies in the garden to stretch color past the daisy season, and add tickseed for a warm counterpoint that starts as the daisies wind down. In containers, combine it with fan flower for a trailing edge and alyssum to soften the rim while the daisies carry the center.

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