Species shasta daisy Guide
white flower with yellow center and lime-green leaves.

shasta daisy

Leucanthemum superbum 'White Knight'

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Minimum

Propagation:

Cutting,Division,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

4 - 9

Flowers:

White rays and yellow center disks Flowers

Sun:

Full sun

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,yellow,white

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Shasta daisies should be watered once or twice a week, and prefer having soil that is kept evenly moist. Deep watering is helpful to promote strong root growth. When the top inch of soil feels dry, water until the soil is saturated, then wait until the soil has dried before watering again. It's important not to over water, as too much water can lead to root rot. In extremely hot and dry weather, it can help to water twice a week.

sunlight

Shasta daisy (Leucanthemum superbum 'White Knight') prefers full sun in order to produce its large daisy-like flowers. The best time for these plants to receive sun is in the morning, when it is not too strong and can provide adequate lighting for the foliage. Shasta daisies can handle some afternoon sun, but should generally receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day, preferably in the morning.

pruning

Shasta daisy should be pruned in the spring, typically after the last frost. Pruning should begin with removing any dead or damaged stems. Then, trim the flower stems to a length of 12 inches, but do not cut too close to the ground. To encourage a bushier, denser plant, you can also remove 1-third of the oldest stems at ground level. Finally, pinch back the young stems and buds to encourage side-growth and additional blooming.