Banana Cream Leucanthemum Plant

Banana Cream Leucanthemum is a compact variety that offers semi-double, 4 - inch blooms with lemon-yellow rays and golden orange centers. Flowers age to a creamy white. It's a perfect plant for smaller sized gardens and containers. Shasta daisies grow best in sunny locations with well-drained soils. Plants are drought tolerant once established. They are a mainstay in cutting gardens (flowers last up to 4 weeks) and rock gardens. Butterflies are attracted while deer and rabbits tend to stay away.

Our Leucanthemum (Shasta Daisy) Plants are carefully grown without harmful pesticides, making them a safe and cheerful addition to your garden. Guaranteed to arrive healthy and ready to thrive!

Planting Instructions:

• - Best planted in spring or fall for optimal root establishment
• - Space plants 18-24 inches apart to allow for mature growth

Soil Preparation:

• - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-7.0
• - Prefers well-drained soil but tolerates average garden soil

Watering Specifics:

• - Water thoroughly when first planted, keeping soil consistently moist until established
• - Once established, water during dry periods, allowing the soil to dry between waterings

Fertilizer Type:

• - Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring to encourage healthy growth and abundant blooms
• - Avoid over-fertilizing, as this can lead to floppy growth

Pruning and Training:

• - Deadhead regularly to promote continuous blooming throughout the season
• - Cut back stems to ground level in late fall to prepare for next season's growth

Additional Pest Management:

• - Leucanthemum is generally pest-resistant but may attract aphids and leaf miners; monitor and treat if necessary
• - Ensure good air circulation to prevent fungal issues like powdery mildew

Blooming Indicators:

• - Blooms from early summer through fall with classic white, daisy-like flowers featuring bright yellow centers

Temperature Tolerance:

• - Hardy in USDA zones 4-9, tolerates both heat and mild frost

Companion Plants for Leucanthemum:

• - Echinacea: Complements Leucanthemum with its vibrant, daisy-like blooms in pinks and purples
• - Salvia: Provides vertical spikes of blue or purple that contrast well with Leucanthemum’s white flowers
• - Coreopsis: Offers a bright display of yellow flowers that pairs beautifully with Shasta Daisies
• - Achillea: Complements Leucanthemum with its delicate clusters of flowers and pollinator appeal
• - Rudbeckia: Adds bold, yellow daisy-like blooms that enhance the cheerful display of Leucanthemum