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Leucanthemum × superbum 'Snowcap'
shasta daisy
Justifiably popular, this showy shasta daisy produces a profusion of single, pure white, daisy-like flowers up to 10cm (4in) across with...
9cm pot
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Plant description
Justifiably popular, this showy shasta daisy produces a profusion of single, pure white, daisy-like flowers up to 10cm (4in) across with bright yellow discs from June to September.
Leucanthemum × superbum 'Snowcap' is very free-flowering and makes a stunning show planted in bold drifts towards the front of a sunny border. It combines well with any yellow Achillea, or with ornamental grasses. It also makes a good cut flower.
Leucanthemum × superbum 'Snowcap' is very free-flowering and makes a stunning show planted in bold drifts towards the front of a sunny border. It combines well with any yellow Achillea, or with ornamental grasses. It also makes a good cut flower.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Leucanthemum × superbum Snowcap:
These herbaceous perennials thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, though they will tolerate light shade.
They prefer fertile, moisture-retentive soil but dislike waterlogging, so improve drainage if necessary. When planting, space them well apart to allow good air circulation, reducing the risk of fungal diseases.
Protect young plants from slugs and snails, especially in spring when new growth emerges.
Regular deadheading encourages prolonged flowering, and cutting stems back after the first flush may promote a second bloom. In autumn, cut plants down to the ground to keep them tidy and encourage fresh growth the following season.
Mature clumps can become congested over time, so divide them every few years in early spring or autumn to maintain vigour.
Mulching in spring with compost or well-rotted manure will help retain moisture and improve soil fertility.
They prefer fertile, moisture-retentive soil but dislike waterlogging, so improve drainage if necessary. When planting, space them well apart to allow good air circulation, reducing the risk of fungal diseases.
Protect young plants from slugs and snails, especially in spring when new growth emerges.
Regular deadheading encourages prolonged flowering, and cutting stems back after the first flush may promote a second bloom. In autumn, cut plants down to the ground to keep them tidy and encourage fresh growth the following season.
Mature clumps can become congested over time, so divide them every few years in early spring or autumn to maintain vigour.
Mulching in spring with compost or well-rotted manure will help retain moisture and improve soil fertility.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
