About
A clump-forming, deciduous perennial herb with upright stems and a tuft of dark green lance-shaped foliage at the base. Double, frilly, white daisy-like flowers with yellow centres appear from Spring to Summer.
About the genus
Leucanthemum are robust herbaceous perennials with narrowly oblong leaves and daisy-like flower-heads with white rays
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden
ToxicityHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Harmful if eaten. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Care notes
CultivationPosition in full sun, in moist but well-drained moderately fertile soil. Divide every 2-3 years to maintain vigour
PruningDead head regularly, cut stems to ground level when flowering has finished
PropagationPropagate by division in early spring or late autumn
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids and chrysanthemum eelworm
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free