GENERAL INFORMATION
Scientific Name: Leucanthemum superbum
CommonName: Shasta Daisy
Hardiness Zone: 5a - 9a
Hardiness Degree: -25°F (-25°C)
Blooming Season: Late Spring, Summer
Plant Habit: Mounded
Characteristics: Attracts Butterflies, Rabbit Resistant, Frost Tolerant
Water: Medium
Fertilizer: Once a month
Spacing: 16 - 23" (41 - 58cm)
Height: 14 - 17" (36 - 43cm)
Width: 14 - 21" (36 - 53cm)
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
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: Not recommended
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: 12-14 wks
Bloom Months: June to August