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Leucanthemum superbum Make My Daisy™ Happy

Scientific Name : Leucanthemum superbum
Common Name : Shasta Daisy
Hardiness Zone : 5a - 9a
Hardiness Degree : -25°F (-32°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
General Information : An abundance of gorgeous, clean white daisy flowers provides quite the show in the garden. This nostalgic plant with improved flower coverage is a great choice for pollinators and will make an excellent addition to any garden.
Idea & Tips : Plant in full sun with some afternoon shade; recommended for southern regions. Daisies are easy to grow in average, well-drained soil. Deadhead to maintain a tidy look after flowering if desired. Water when plants show signs of wilt.
Grower InformationUniform, first-year-flowering Shasta Daisy delivers an impressive show without vernalization.
  • Make My Daisy is an exciting take on a classic plant, with clean white blooms and excellent flower coverage.
  • Quick-turn crop provides reliable bulking for efficient production.
  • Features a long bloom window with a continuous flush of new flowers throughout the season.

Single flower form.
'Sunrimaiapy'
Protection InformationEU PBR66742; PP35,183; UK PBR36040
(Flowering Only License)
Breeder : Darwin Perennials
  • Propagation Guide
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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

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