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.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - bees, butterflies and other insects -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, slugs, earwigs, chrysanthemum eelworm, leaf spots -
Place of origin
Garden origin -
Semi-doubleTwo rows of petals with conspicuous stamens
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Fully hardy
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Height
60cm (24in) -
Spread
60cm (24in) -
HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Robust, clump-forming perennial with inversely lance-shaped, toothed, glossy, dark green basal leaves to 30cm (12in) across and shorter stem leaves. Flowers are 8cm (3in) across
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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) -
Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Mature Size60cm (24in)
60cm (24in)
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