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.
