Overview
Leucanthemum x superbum 'Shapcott Summer Clouds' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Leucanthemum, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Leucanthemum x superbum 'Shapcott Summer Clouds' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden, cut flowers and flower borders and beds.
About
Leucanthemum x superbum 'Shapcott Summer Clouds' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the genus Leucanthemum, known for its sturdy plants with elongated, narrow leaves and daisy-like white flower heads. This deciduous cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring sheltered, south-, east-, or west-facing aspects. It grows well in fertile, moist but well-drained soils of various types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, across a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for city gardens, coastal areas, cottage and informal gardens, and flower borders, offering interest through spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Leucanthemum
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Leucanthemum x superbum 'Shapcott Summer Clouds' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Leucanthemum x superbum 'Shapcott Summer Clouds'
- Propagation
- Division in early spring or late autumn
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Chrysanthemum eelworm
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Leucanthemum x superbum 'Shapcott Summer Clouds'?
Leucanthemum x superbum 'Shapcott Summer Clouds' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Leucanthemum x superbum 'Shapcott Summer Clouds' need?
Leucanthemum x superbum 'Shapcott Summer Clouds' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Leucanthemum x superbum 'Shapcott Summer Clouds' hardy in the UK?
Leucanthemum x superbum 'Shapcott Summer Clouds' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Leucanthemum x superbum 'Shapcott Summer Clouds'?
Division in early spring or late autumn.
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