About
This rhizomatous perennial to 90cm tall, with clumps of dark green spoon-shaped basal leaves to 10cm long and shorter stem leaves. Solitary white, daisy-like flowerheads with yellow disk florets, are produced in late spring and early summer above the foliage.
About the genus
Leucanthemum are robust herbaceous perennials with narrowly oblong leaves and daisy-like flower-heads with white rays
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens
Native toEurope, Asia
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade; plants may need support
PruningDeadhead regularly then cut stems down to the ground in winter
PropagationPropagate by seed or division
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to a leaf spot