Species shasta daisy
smooth, white, flower with prominent yellow stamens, and smooth, green, elliptic leaves

shasta daisy

Leucanthemum 'Bridal Bouquet'

Shasta daisy (Leucanthemum 'Bridal Bouquet') is a bright and cheerful perennial. Its showy white blooms have a yellow center giving it the classic daisy look. Blooming from mid-summer until mid-fall, it can bring color to the garden for months. Its evergreen foliage is a dark green and produces daisy-like flowers from early summer to mid-fall, resulting in a bright white display perfect for a cottage-style garden. Shasta daisies are easy to care for and low maintenance. They thrive in full sun and can be planted in most soil types. Brighten up your garden with the cheerful and classic look of shasta daisies.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Minimum

Propagation:

Division,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

5 - 9

Flowers:

White rays with yellow center (double) Flowers

Sun:

Full sun

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

watering

Water Shasta Daisies when the soil is dry to the touch but no more than once a week. Water thoroughly, until excess water drains from the bottom of the pot, to make sure the roots get enough moisture. Make sure that the soil is not constantly damp, as this can lead to root rot. Avoid splashing water on the leaves, as this may cause leaf spots. In hot, dry conditions, water may need to be increased to twice a week.

sunlight

Shasta daisies (Leucanthemum 'Bridal Bouquet') are a popular ornamental plant that thrive in full or partial sun. These daisies enjoy a minimum of 6 hours of direct sunlight daily and prefer to be in a bright, sunny area. To ensure optimal flowering, the plants require at least 8 hours of direct sunlight each day. During summer months, when the heat is more intense, it is beneficial to protect the daisies from the midday sun by providing some light shade in the afternoon; otherwise, the plant’s foliage may distress in the intense heat.

pruning

Shasta daisies, or Leucanthemum ‘Bridal Bouquet’, should be pruned in late winter or early spring shortly before new growth begins. Pruning can help encourage better shaped plants, promote flowering, and keep the plant healthy and disease free. Start by removing any dead or diseased stems and foliage, followed by thinning the plant and reducing its size as necessary. If this is the first time the Shasta daisy has been pruned, you'll want to cut back the previous year’s growth by about 1-third to 1-half. In subsequent years, prune only the top third of the stems back by 1-third each to 2-thirds of their existing length, removing any of the wood or stems that appear wooden, spindly, or dead. After pruning, add a layer of mulch to help the plant retain moisture.

Season

Fall
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Starts Flowering

Leucanthemum 'Bridal Bouquet' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

Leucanthemum 'Bridal Bouquet' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

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