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Leucanthemum Santé

Scientific Name : Leucanthemum x superbum

Common Name : Shasta Daisy

Hardiness Zone : 4a - 9b

Hardiness Degree : -30°F (-34°C)

Blooming Season : Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer

Plant Habit : Upright

Water : Light

Fertilizer : None or when needed only

Spacing : 20 - 24" (51 - 61cm)

Height : 22 - 26" (56 - 66cm)

Width : 18 - 20" (46 - 51cm)

Exposure : Sun

General Information : Hardy variety bears double, pure white flowers in Summer on very strong stems.

Idea & Tips : Full sun in moist, well-drained soil.

Grower Information : Impressively hardy variety of a perennial garden classic!

Double, pure white flowers with yellow centers.
Strong stems make an excellent cut flower.
Upright habit.

'Santé'

Protection Information : PP19,829

(Flowering Only License)

Breeder : Darwin Perennials

Propagation Guide
- Media EC/pH:
  
  EC 0.75-0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8-6.2
  
  Soil Temperature:
  
  70-72°F (21-22°C)
  
  Rooting Hormone:
  
  500 ppm IBA
  
  Mist:
  
  Low
  
  Fertilization:
  
  50-75 ppm N
  
  Pinching:
  
  Not typically necessary.
  
  Transplanting:
  
  42-56 days after sticking
  
  Comments:
  
  Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). Remove flowers in propagation.
Finishing Guide
- Media pH:
  
  5.8-6.2
  
  Temperature:
  
  Nights: 55 to 65°F (13 to 18°C) Days: 60 to 65°F (16 to 18°C)
  
  Light Level (fc):
  
  5,000 to 8,000
  
  Vernalization:
  
  Beneficial for bulking and earlier flowering.
  
  Daylength:
  
  Long day obligate
  
  Watering:
  
  Allow media to dry slightly between watering.
  
  Fertilization:
  
  Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 125 to 150 ppm.
  
  Pinch After Transplant:
  
  Recommended
  
  Plant Growth Regulators:
  
  PGRs generally not needed
  
  Pests and Fungal Diseases:
  
  Watch for leaf spots when growing in wet conditions.
Crop Scheduling
- 1–qt. (10–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot:
  
  Not recommended
  
  1–gal. (15–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot:
  
  Unrooted: 15-17 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
  
  2 to 3–gal. (25 to 30–cm) pot, 3 plants per pot:
  
  Unrooted: 19-22 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
  
  Bloom Months:
  
  June to August

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