Leucanthemum 'VICTORIAN SECRET' Shasta daisy
size/type
mid-sized perennial,mid-sized perennial
usual height
0,4-0,5m
usual width
0,3-0,5m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
June-August
location
full sun
USDA zone (lowest)
4 (down to -34°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Shasta daisy is a universal and easy-to-care-for plant that suits country cottage gardens as well as modern and city landscapes. Leucanthemum x superbum is a hybrid between l.lacustre and l.maximum, and are crossed even further for more beautiful flowers and longer blooming period. Nowadays most Shasta daisies are hybrids and are called just Leucanthemum, without superbum denomination.
Description of the plant:
Victorian Secret is a Terra Nova Nurseries introduction from 2010, bred by Harini Korlipara. It is a compact, yet not dwarf Shasta daisy with beautiful, semi-double flowers with white ray florets and yellow discs. They appear atop strong, thick stems from June until August, with possible second flush in September. Leaves are deep green and glossy, narrowly lance-shaped, lightly undulated. The plant makes dense, compact tuft with profusion of flowering stems. PP22654.Shasta daisy is widely soil adaptable provided the soil is evenly moist but well-drained. Just make sure the crown of plant is just above the soil level, never deeper. For best results we recommend growing it in humus-rich soil where the number of flowers and overall plant appearance will be better. It is commonly disease resistant but slugs become a problem when they find it since they love it - both flowers and foliage. Make sure they stay away from this beauty, otherwise they can eat the entire plant leaving bare stems in the bed. Fully hardy to about -34°C (USDA zone 4).
Last update 20-12-2017
