About
A clump-forming perennial to around 50cm tall, with dark green foliage.The single flowers, from mid-summer to early autumn, have a yellow central disc and ray florets that open pale yellow, fading to cream then white.
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
AspectWest-facing, South-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Gravel garden
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 division in early spring or late summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids and leaf and bud eelworms
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free