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

shasta daisy

Leucanthemum 'Macaroon'

The Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum 'Macaroon') is a perennial flower that produces beautiful white petals with light yellow centers. Deer resistant and drought tolerant, they are ideal for low maintenance landscapes. They thrive in full sun and reach heights of one to three feet. This flower blooms from mid-spring to mid-summer and will perform best in well-draining soil. It's also great for cutting and makes a great addition to your garden. The bright colors and cheerful blossoms provide excellent texture and contrast to create stunning garden designs.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Minimum

Propagation:

Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation,Grafting Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

5 - 9

Flowers:

White with a gold center Flowers

Sun:

Full sun

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Shasta daisy (Leucanthemum 'Macaroon') should be watered consistently to keep their soil evenly moist. Depending on the weather conditions and the size of the pot, you will need to water your Shasta daisies once or twice a week. During hot summer days, your Shasta daisy may need an extra drink of water. To avoid over-watering, check the soil by sticking your finger an inch down into the pot. If the soil is dry, water the plant deeply until water runs down out of the bottom of the pot. Avoid getting water on the foliage, as wet leaves can promote fungal diseases.

sunlight

Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum 'Macaroon') is best grown in full sun for 6-8 hours per day in a location that has good air circulation. They require at least 2 large periods of direct sunshine each day, generally from mid-morning to late afternoon for optimal flowering. They will tolerate partial shade but will require more watering in hotter climates if not receiving maximum sunlight during peak hours.

pruning

Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum 'Macaroon') should be pruned lightly in early spring, just before new growth begins. Pruning should involve removal of dead or damaged stems, along with cutting back of stems after flowers have faded. This will help to promote a compact shape and encourage new flowers to form. Additionally, flower heads should be deadheaded, as they age, to extend blooming period and prevent self-seeding.

Season

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Starts Flowering

Leucanthemum 'Macaroon' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May.

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