Leucanthemum x superbum 'Victorian Secret' (Victorian Secret Shasta Daisy)


Botanical Information

FamilyAsteraceae
GenusLeucanthemum
Speciesx superbum
Cultivar'Victorian Secret'
CategoryPerennials

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5-8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone6a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height35 cm
Spread15-30 cm
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJuly, August, September, October

Description and Growing Information

ID Characteristic'Victorian Secret' is a compact Shasta daisy cultivar that typically grows to only 35 cm tall. It produces a prolific bloom of daisies with white rays and yellow centers throughout the summer. Coarsely-toothed, narrow-elliptic medium green leaves.
ShapeCompact
LandscapeShasta daisies provide long-lasting summer bloom and are mainstays of the perennial border, cottage garden and cutting garden. This compact cultivar is ideal for beds and small gardens. Rock gardens. Containers.
PropagationDivide in early spring or late summer or sow seed in a cold frame in spring or autumn.
CultivationEasily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Good soil drainage is essential. Wet soils in winter can be fatal. Tolerates some light shade, particularly in hot summer climates. Remove spent flower heads to promote additional bloom.
PestsNo serious insect or disease problems. Leucanthemums generally have some susceptibility to verticillium wilt, leaf spots and stem rots. Aphids, leaf miners and mites are occasional visitors.
HabitatHorticultural origin.

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