shasta daisy

Shasta daisy should be watered deeply and thoroughly when the top few inches of the soil feels dry. Aim to water the plant about once a week. Make sure not to overwater the plant as this can cause root rot and kill the plant. Water the base of the plant, rather than its leaves, and allow the water to soak down to the roots. Be sure to empty any saucers after a few minutes so that the plant isn't sitting in standing water.

Shasta daisy plants prefer full sunlight, which means at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight every day. The best time for them to receive direct sunlight is during the morning and late afternoon when the sun is not too hot and the air is still relatively cool. Avoid direct sunlight between 10am-4pm when the sun is usually at its hottest. These flowering plants should be located in an area of your garden where they won’t be overshadowed by trees or other plants and can enjoy peak sunlight during this time period.

Shasta daisy (Leucanthemum superbum 'Leukal 01' GOLDRAUSCH) should be pruned on an annual basis. Generally, pruning should be done in the spring before new growth begins, once the danger of frost has passed, usually between March and May. Pruning should focus on removing dead, damaged, and diseased branches that are visible on the stem and branches of the plant. This will help preserve the overall health of the plant. All shoots should be shortened, but the bulk of the pruning should center around removing the dead or damaged stems. Cut the shoots back to 2-4 inches above the basal bud. If needed, the entire plant can be cut back to a few inches above the crown and new foliage will arise from this point. This type of drastic pruning should still be done after flowering, as desired. When pruning, use sharp, clean shears or pruning saws to cut. With the correct tools and timing, pruning Shasta daisy will result in healthier-looking plants that produce a larger amount of flowers.