100+ Pcs Shasta Daisy- Alaska Flower Seeds-C.X SUPERBUM- Perennial Flower-B310-Chrysanthemum Maximum Shasta Daisy
Shasta daisy flowers provide perky summer blooms, offering the look of the traditional daisy along with evergreen foliage that lasts year round in many locations. When you learn how to grow Shasta daisy, you’ll find it to be the perfect, low maintenance perennial for naturalizing and filling in bare spots in the landscape.
Originally it known as Chrysanthemum x superbum, the plant was renamed and is now known as Leucanthemum x superbum. Several cultivars of Shasta daisy plants are available to the gardener. Some may reach 3 feet in height while others are just a few inches tall. When planting Shasta daisies in the garden, take care to prepare the soil properly. Fertile soil is necessary for the best bloom on Shasta daisy flowers. Good drainage is important for the performance of the Shasta daisy as well. While Shasta daisies will take light shade, as opposed to a full sun location, the plants won’t tolerate soggy roots or standing water. Provide appropriate drainage several inches down in the soil. Good drainage when planting Shasta daisy plants can be aided along by adding organic material to the soil prior to planting. Continue planting Shasta daisies yearly for a more abundant display.
Shasta daisy plants are short-lived perennials, meaning they return for just a few years. Staggered yearly plantings ensure that your Shasta daisy plants will continue to colonize and grace the landscape.
Season: Perennial
USDA Zones: 3 - 9
Height: 32 inches
Bloom Season: Summer
Bloom Color: White
Environment: Full sun
Soil Type: Well-drained, pH 5.8 - 7.2
Deer Resistant: Yes
Temperature: 70F
Average Germ Time: 15 - 30 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: 1/16 inch
Moisture: Keep moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 15 - 18 inches