Shasta daisies typically start flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
shasta daisy
Leucanthemum superbum 'Real Dream'
Shasta daisy, otherwise known as (Leucanthemum superbum 'Real Dream') is a colorful and hardy perennial. It produces abundant, white, daisy-like flowers with yellow eyes and filamentous petals. These flowers are cup-shaped and bloom in spring and summer. The plants are drought tolerant, easy to maintain and grow best in full sun. The foliage of the plant exhibits a medium olive-green color, with prominent, deeply cut leaves. With its long-lasting blooms and resistance to pests or disease, shasta daisy is a valuable addition to any garden.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Propagation:
Division,Stem Propagation,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 9
Flowers:
Light yellow Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
yellow,white
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Water Shasta daisy (Leucanthemum superbum 'Real Dream') 1 to 2 times weekly when soil is dry to the touch. Use enough water to moisten the soil evenly to promote optimal growth, but be careful not to overwater as the plant is susceptible to root rot. In the summer months, water in the morning so moisture has a chance to evaporate before the hot sun. In areas of extreme heat, water in the early evening instead. During cooler months, when water doesn't evaporate as quickly, stick to watering in the morning.
sunlight
Shasta daisy (Leucanthemum superbum 'Real Dream') should receive a minimum of 6 hours of full sunlight per day in order to thrive. Of course, more is better, however, too much can also be detrimental. During hot summer months, these plants benefit from some afternoon shade to avoid wilting and damage to the flowers.
pruning
Shasta daisy (Leucanthemum superbum 'Real Dream') should be pruned once a year in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Pruning should be done by removing spent flower heads and dead foliage from the plant. Cut the center stems back to strong leafy side shoots. Cut all stems up to 8-12 inches in length. Remove any overcrowded or weak stems from the base of the plant to promote air circulation and discourage disease. Prune out any stems that appear withered, dead, or damaged. This type of pruning will ensure your Shasta daisies will flower prolifically all growing season.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Shasta daisies typically start flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
