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    LEUCANTHEMUM
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    LEUCANTHEMUM

    Commonly known as Shasta daisy

    Genus of 29 species of annuals and perennials from rocky alpine slopes and moist meadows, grassland and wasteland in Europe and temperate Asia.

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    • Good to know
      Good for cut flowers. Deadheading prolongs flowering period. Wildlife plant - butterflies
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, slugs, earwigs, chrysanthemum eelworm, leaf spots
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin. Syngenta Flowers. Har Stemkens
    • White
    • Border
      Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      30cm (12in)
    • Spread
      45cm (18in)
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      Flowers 5-6.5cm (2-2½in) across
    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Moderately fertile
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Mature Size
      30cm (12in)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
        45cm (18in)
      		  
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    Leucanthemum x superbum - Growing Guide
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    LEUCANTHEMUM x superbum 'Banana Cream'

    LEUCANTHEMUM x superbum 'Banana Cream'

    Available from £13.50
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    LEUCANTHEMUM x superbum 'Aglaia'

    LEUCANTHEMUM x superbum 'Aglaia'

    Available from £13.50
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    LEUCANTHEMUM x superbum 'Wirral Supreme'

    LEUCANTHEMUM x superbum 'Wirral Supreme'

    Shasta daisy
    Available from £13.50
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    PHLOX paniculata 'White Admiral'

    PHLOX paniculata 'White Admiral'

    Border phlox
    Available from £12.50
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    Varieties
    LEUCANTHEMUM x superbum 'Aglaia'
    Frilly white, semi-double flowers with a yellow centre
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
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    Available Early Spring 2025
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    LEUCANTHEMUM x superbum 'Banana Cream'
    Shasta daisy
    Large pale yellow flowers fading to cream
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    LEUCANTHEMUM x superbum 'LaSpider'
    (syn. L. 'Ooh La Laspider') - fringed, double white flowers. Compact habit
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    LEUCANTHEMUM x superbum 'Real Neat'
    Compact Shasta with white, rolled petals
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    LEUCANTHEMUM x superbum 'Wirral Supreme'
    Shasta daisy
    syn. maximum - late flowering with tall stemmed pure white double daisy flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50

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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
    This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries. It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
    200g sachet
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
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