Leucanthemum x superbum 'Becky'
Shasta Daisy
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Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum 'Becky') - Description
A great hybrid Shasta Daisy. Clean heavy foliage (evergreen in mild zones) on bushy upright plants that require no staking. Stiff stems hold up to rain, last long in arrangements. Long-blooming if kept dead-headed. Plant in rich, moist soil. Bright 4" flowers. Hardy, yet performs well even in the hot, humid south. Attracts butterflies.
Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum 'Becky') - Blooming
Daisy like flower heads borne solitarily at stem tips generally have white florets surrounding densely packed yellow disk florets.
Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum 'Becky') - Growth
Annuals and perennials with entire to deeply lobed, toothed, or scalloped leaves. 0.5-2 foot to 1-4 foot tall, depending on the species. Grows best in full sun or partial shade. Alpine species require full sun. Tall species may need support.
Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum 'Becky') - Planting
In addition to division, propagate with cuttings taken from shoots at the bottom of the plant in spring. Can also propagate with seeds.
Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum 'Becky') - Pest
Slugs, aphids, chrysanthemum nematode, and earwigs. Leaf spots are also a problem.
Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum 'Becky') - Interesting facts
Leucanthemum is found in temperate Asia and Europe.
Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum 'Becky') - Soil and irrigation
Average to rich, well-draining soil that is kept moderately fertile and moist.
