Shasta Daisy 'Snowcap', 'Snowcap' Shasta Daisy, Chrysanthemum maximum 'Snowcap'
Highly popular, Leucanthemum x superbum ‘Snowcap’ (Shasta Daisy) is a herbaceous perennial valued for its abundant floral display and compact size. It produces a sea of large, pure white daisy flowers with golden yellow centers, 2-3 in. across (5-7 cm), atop a lush mound of medium to dark green foliage. Blooming for many weeks from early to late summer, if deadheaded, this Shasta Daisy is extremely easy to grow. This exceptional dwarf Shasta Daisy is resistant to heat, drought and humidity. It was introduced by Alan Bloom of Blooms of Bressingham in the 1980s.
Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
5 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3, H1 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Compositae |
Genus | Leucanthemum |
Common names | Shasta Daisy, Daisy |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spread | 10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Traditional Garden, Cutting Garden |
Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
5 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3, H1 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Compositae |
Genus | Leucanthemum |
Common names | Shasta Daisy, Daisy |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spread | 10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Traditional Garden, Cutting Garden |
How many Leucanthemum x superbum ‘Snowcap’ (Shasta Daisy) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Leucanthemum x superbum ‘Snowcap’ (Shasta Daisy) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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