About
A clump-forming herbaceous perennial to about 30cm with thick, dark green leaves. The single daisy flowers have pure white petals and golden-yellow centres, produced from early summer to early autumn.
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, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
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, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade; this short variety should not 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