Leucanthemum superbum Make My Daisy™ Crazy

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 Information : Uniform, 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.

Exciting, semi-double flowers.

'Sunrimaizy'

Protection Information : PP35,074

(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.
Finishing Guide
- 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

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