Leucanthemum x superbum Whitecap

An improvement over ‘Snowcap’ – flowering two weeks earlier, more compact and first-year flowering!

Classic “Shasta Daisy” look with complete flower coverage for high impact at retail.
Early-to-flower, compact, sturdy plants for an extended shelf life.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Scientific Name: Leucanthemum x superbum

CommonName: Shasta Daisy

Hardiness Zone: 5a - 9a

Hardiness Degree: -25°F (-25°C)

Blooming Season: Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Summer

Plant Habit: Mounded

Characteristics: Attracts Butterflies, Rabbit Resistant, Frost Tolerant

Water: Medium

Fertilizer: Once a month

Spacing: 16 - 18" (41 - 46cm)

Height: 14 - 16" (36 - 41cm)

Width: 14 - 16" (36 - 41cm)

Exposure: Sun

PROPAGATION

Media EC/pH: EC 0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8-6.2

Soil Temperature: 70-72°F (21-22°C)

Rooting Hormone: 500 ppm IBA

Mist: Low to moderate

Fertilization: 50 ppm N starting at Day 7

Pinching: Pinch 21 days after sticking.

Transplanting: 35-42 days after sticking

Comments: For fastest, most reliable rooting, do not oversaturate rooting media.

FINISHING

Media pH: 5.8-6.2

Temperature: Nights: 55°F (13°C) Days: 68°F (20°C)

Light Level (fc): 5,000 to 8,000

Vernalization: No

Daylength: Long day facultative

Watering: Moderate

Fertilization: Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 150 to 175 ppm N.

Pinch After Transplant: Typically not required

Plant Growth Regulators: PGRs generally not needed

Pests and Fungal Diseases: Watch for crown rot if overwatered.

CROP SCHEDULING

1–qt. (10–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot: 7-10 wks

1–gal. (15–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot: 9-11 wks

2 to 3–gal. (25 to 30–cm) pot, 3 plants per pot: Not recommended

Bloom Months: March to October

Plant Protection

'Whitecap'

Protection Information : EU PBR61271; PP33,605; UK PBR35097

(Flowering Only License)

Breeder: Darwin Perennials