Product Description
Leucanthemum superbum 'Banana Cream II' PP33851 CPBRAF (30)ct Flat
AMAZING DAISIES® Collection
Common Name: Shasta Daisy
This improvement on the classic 'Banana Cream' takes all the characteristics that gardeners love and kicks it up a notch. Just like the original, flower buds are lemon yellow and eventually brighten to creamy white. Improvements include being more floriferous, holding the yellow color longer, a more appealing habit, and earlier to start flowering. Growers will love that the vernalization week requirements are much shorter — we recommend 4-6 weeks for best performance, although we have observed flowering without vernalization.
Shasta Daisies are all-time favorites for the perennial border. The cheery flowers begin to appear in early summer and continue on for several months if faithfully deadheaded. Shastas mix so effortlessly with other perennials that no garden should be without them!
Leucanthemums require full sun and well-drained soil to be at their best. Winter drainage is especially important; planting in raised beds will help to provide these conditions. Shastas make good perennials for Southern gardens, though partial shade is recommended in the warmest zones.
Height: 20.0-24.0 Inches
Spread: 20.0-22.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color: Yellow Shades
Foliage Color: Green shades
Full Sun
Low to Average Water Needs
Average to Fertile Soil Quality
Bloomtime: Early to Late Summer
Long Blooming Rebloomer
Attracts Butterflies
Bee Friendly
Growth Rate: Medium to Rapid
Border Plant, Container, Cut Flower, Easy To Grow, Mass Planting
Leucanthemum 'Banana Cream II' is a delightful Shasta Daisy that brings a cheerful burst of color to gardens. It is a popular choice for its unique color-changing blooms and easy-care nature. Here is a closer look at what makes it so special:
Appearance:
- Flowers: Large, 4-5 inch wide flowers that open with a bright lemon-yellow hue. As they mature, the petals gradually soften to a butter yellow and finally transition to a creamy white. This captivating transformation provides a long-lasting and dynamic display of color.
- Foliage: Compact, dark green foliage that forms a neat mound, providing a lush backdrop for the vibrant flowers.
Growing Conditions:
- Light: Prefers full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight) for optimal growth and flowering.
- Soil: Thrives in well-drained soil. While it prefers fertile soil, it can tolerate average garden soil as long as it is not waterlogged.
- Water: Requires moderate watering. While it is drought-tolerant once established, it benefits from regular watering, especially during hot, dry periods.
Characteristics:
- Mature Size: Reaches a height of 15-18 inches with a similar spread, forming a compact and bushy mound.
- Hardiness Zones: Suitable for USDA hardiness zones 5-9, making it adaptable to a wide range of climates.
- Bloom Time: Prolific bloomer throughout the summer, providing continuous color and attracting pollinators like butterflies and bees.
- Growth Habit: Upright and sturdy, with strong stems that hold the flowers well, reducing the need for staking.
Why it is Popular:
- Unique Color Change: The captivating transformation from lemon yellow to creamy white adds a dynamic element to the garden, 1 providing a long-lasting show of color.
- Long Blooming Season: Provides continuous color throughout the summer months, ensuring a vibrant display for an extended period.
- Compact Habit: Perfect for smaller gardens or containers where space is limited, as well as for mass plantings to create a stunning ground cover.
- Sturdy Stems: The flowers are held on strong, upright stems, reducing the need for staking and making them excellent for cutting gardens.
- Disease Resistant: Exhibits improved disease resistance compared to older cultivars, making it a reliable and low-maintenance choice.
Uses:
- Borders: Adds a cheerful and colorful touch to garden borders, providing a long-lasting display of blooms.
- Containers: Ideal for container gardening, where its compact size and vibrant flowers can be enjoyed on patios, balconies, or decks.
- Mass Plantings: Creates a stunning ground cover when planted in groups, providing a sea of color, and attracting pollinators.
- Cut Flower Gardens: The sturdy stems and long-lasting flowers make it an excellent choice for cut flower gardens, allowing you to bring the beauty indoors.
Additional Information:
- 'Banana Cream II' is an improved cultivar of the original 'Banana Cream', offering more vibrant colors, a longer blooming period, and improved disease resistance.
- Deadheading spent flowers encourages continuous blooming and prevents self-seeding, helping to maintain a tidy appearance.
- Dividing clumps every 2-3 years helps to maintain vigor and prevent overcrowding, ensuring healthy growth and abundant blooms.
Overall, Leucanthemum 'Banana Cream II' is a delightful and versatile Shasta Daisy that offers a unique color-changing spectacle, a long blooming season, and easy-care nature. Its cheerful flowers, compact habit, and sturdy stems make it a valuable addition to any sunny garden, bringing joy and color throughout the summer months.
Thirty (30) plants per flat (or tray). Approximate Plug Measurements: 3 inches deep x 2 inches wide.
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
