shasta daisy
Leucanthemum superbum 'Summer Snowball'
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Propagation:
Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation,Grafting Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 9
Flowers:
White (double) Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Shasta daisy should be watered when the top inch or 2 of soil is slightly dry. The frequency of watering depends on the season and environment. During the warmer months, it is best to water 1 to 2 times per week, as more frequent waterings are needed in order to keep the soil moist. During the cooler months, you can water once every 2 weeks or so. Water slowly and for long enough that the water penetrates the root zone.
sunlight
Shasta daisies prefer full sun, so they should receive at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day. For best performing plants, try to place them in a spot that gets sunlight throughout the day, but offers some protection from the hot afternoon sun. Avoid afternoon sunlight for young or newly transplanted plants to prevent wilting. Too little sunlight may cause the flower blooms to be fewer and smaller than they would be otherwise.
pruning
Shasta daisy (Leucanthemum superbum 'Summer Snowball') should be pruned once a year, preferably in the early spring before any new growth begins. Remove any dead or damaged stems and cut the other stems back to just above the desired bud or leaf node. The cuts should be made at a 45 degree angle. Pruning will encourage more compact, fuller growth and also promote more flowering throughout the summer months.
