Species shasta daisy

shasta daisy

Leucanthemum superbum BANANA CREAM

Shasta daisy (Leucanthemum superbum BANANA CREAM) is an annual flower with beautiful bi-colored cream and yellow petals. Its unique blossoms add a cheerful touch to garden beds, borders and pathways. Its bright color and long-lasting blooms make it an ideal choice for cut flowers. It thrives in full sun with moderately moist soil for best results and needs little maintenance. It also re-seeds itself to ensure a fresh display year after year. Its luminous golden-yellow blooms will easily brighten up any garden with its beautiful and tropical banana cream hues.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Minimum

Propagation:

Division,Seed Propagation,Cutting,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

5 - 9

Flowers:

Lemon yellow rays with golden orange center Flowers

Sun:

Full sun

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,yellow,cream

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Shasta daisy (Leucanthemum superbum BANANA CREAM) should be watered regularly to keep the soil moist, but not soggy. It's best to water in the early morning or late afternoon, and to avoid wetting the foliage. Water deeply enough to reach the roots, and avoid wetting the leaves. Aim for 1 to 2 inches of water per week. In hotter weather you may need to water more often to keep the soil consistently moist.

sunlight

The Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum superbum Banana Cream) requires a full sun location, meaning 6 to 8 hours of direct sunshine per day. It also does best in a spot where it will receive morning sun and be shaded from the hot afternoon sun. Planting near a wall can help reflect light onto the Shasta Daisy throughout the day. During cooler months, the Shasta Daisy will appreciate the winter sun in a south- or west-facing position. In very hot climates, try to select a spot that will provide some light afternoon shade.

pruning

Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum superbum BANANA CREAM) should be pruned in late winter or early spring, when the plant has gone dormant. Start by removing any dead, damaged, or diseased branches. Then, cut back any stems that have grown taller than 15-18 inches. This will help to encourage fuller growth throughout the season. If your Shasta Daisy flowers heavily, then it may need to be pruned back more heavily. This can be done by cutting the top of the stem, approximately 6-8 inches from the ground. Additionally, trim back any stems which have become woody or leggy, as this will help the plant to regenerate new growth during the season.

Season

Fall
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Starts Flowering

Leucanthemum superbum BANANA CREAM, also known as Shasta Daisy, typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

Leucanthemum superbum BANANA CREAM, also known as Shasta Daisy, typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

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