About
Real Neat' is a compact, clump-forming perennial to 50cm tall with dark green foliage and, from summer to autumn, double flowers comprising fluted, horizontal white florets surroundingthe bright yellow centre.
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, East-facing, West-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
Care notes
CultivationGrow in a moderately fertile, moist, but well drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
PruningCut back flowered stems to the base after flowering
PropagationPropagate by division
Pest resistanceSusceptible to aphids, slugs, earwigs, and chrysanthemum eelworm
Disease resistanceLeaf spots may occur in wet summers