GENERAL INFORMATION
Scientific Name: Leucanthemum x superbum
CommonName: Shasta Daisy
Hardiness Zone: 4a - 9b
Hardiness Degree: -30°F (-30°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
PROPAGATION
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
FINISHING
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