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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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Height60cm (24in)
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Spread60cm (24in)
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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 winterHardy 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)
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowWildlife plant - bees, butterflies and other insectsPests & DiseasesAphids, slugs, earwigs, chrysanthemum eelworm, leaf spotsPlace of originGarden origin
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Flower ShapeSemi-doubleTwo rows of petals with conspicuous stamens
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HardinessFully hardy
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Leucanthemum x superbum - Growing Guide
Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma
60cm (24in)
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60cm (24in) |
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ACHILLEA 'Walther Funcke'
Yarrow
Available from £12.50
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AGAPANTHUS africanus 'Albus'
African blue lily, Lily-of-the-Nile, Love flower
Available from £15.00
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AGAPANTHUS campanulatus 'Rosewarne'
African blue lily, Lily-of-the-Nile, Love flower
Available from £15.00
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ANCHUSA azurea 'Loddon Royalist'
Italian bugloss, Large blue alkanet
Available from £13.50
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ACONITUM 'Spark's Variety'
Available from £13.50
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GERANIUM 'Johnson's Blue'
Cranesbill
Available from £13.50
![LEUCANTHEMUM LEUCANTHEMUM](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/square/Leucanthemum_Wirral_Supreme.jpg)
LEUCANTHEMUM
![LEUCANTHEMUM x superbum 'Aglaia' LEUCANTHEMUM x superbum 'Aglaia'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/square/leucanthemum_x_superbum_aglaia_5930a.jpg)
LEUCANTHEMUM x superbum 'Aglaia'
Available from £13.50
![LEUCANTHEMUM x superbum 'Banana Cream' LEUCANTHEMUM x superbum 'Banana Cream'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/square/leucanthemum_x_banana_cream_5688.jpg)
LEUCANTHEMUM x superbum 'Banana Cream'
Available from £13.50
![LEUCANTHEMUM x superbum 'Freak!' LEUCANTHEMUM x superbum 'Freak!'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/square/leucanthemum_x_superbum_freak_5689.jpg)
LEUCANTHEMUM x superbum 'Freak!'
Available from £13.50
![LEUCANTHEMUM x superbum 'Wirral Supreme' LEUCANTHEMUM x superbum 'Wirral Supreme'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/square/Leucanthemum_Wirral_Supreme.jpg)
LEUCANTHEMUM x superbum 'Wirral Supreme'
Shasta daisy
Available from £13.50
PHLOX paniculata 'Famous Purple'
Buy Varieties of LEUCANTHEMUM
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. LEUCANTHEMUM x superbum 'Aglaia'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/leucanthemum_x_superbum_aglaia_5930a.jpg)
LEUCANTHEMUM x superbum 'Aglaia'
Shasta daisy
frilly white, semi-double flowers with a yellow centre
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. LEUCANTHEMUM x superbum 'Banana Cream'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/leucanthemum_x_banana_cream_5688.jpg)
LEUCANTHEMUM x superbum 'Banana Cream'
Shasta daisy
large pale yellow flowers fading to cream
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. LEUCANTHEMUM x superbum 'Freak!'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/leucanthemum_x_superbum_freak_5689.jpg)
LEUCANTHEMUM x superbum 'Freak!'
Shasta daisy
very compact growth and repeat blooming. White flowers with fluffy, multi-layered petals
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. LEUCANTHEMUM x superbum 'LaSpider'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/leuanthemum_maximum_ooh_la_laspider.jpg)
LEUCANTHEMUM x superbum 'LaSpider'
Shasta daisy
(syn. L. 'Ooh La Laspider') - fringed, double white flowers. Compact habit
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. LEUCANTHEMUM x superbum 'Real Neat'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/leuanthemum_real_neat.jpg)
LEUCANTHEMUM x superbum 'Real Neat'
Shasta daisy
compact Shasta with white, rolled petals
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![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. LEUCANTHEMUM x superbum 'Wirral Supreme'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/Leucanthemum_Wirral_Supreme.jpg)
LEUCANTHEMUM x superbum 'Wirral Supreme'
Shasta daisy
syn. maximum - late flowering with tall stemmed pure white double daisy flowers
Useful extras...
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
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Only £8.00
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
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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.
Only £7.50
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50