Product Description
Leucanthemum superbum 'Crazy Daisy' (30)ct Flat
a/k/a Shasta Daisy, Family: Asteraceae/Compositae (aster/daisy Family)
Zones 5 to 9; Full Sun.
Mature size: 24 to 28 inch high, spreads 12 to 18 inches;
bushy mounded clump.
'Crazy Daisy' are like snow flakes, from fringed to frilly and semi to fully double, you won't find two blooms a like. The yellow center flowers are two inches wide and makes a nice cut flower.
Noted for its prolific flowering habit, 'Crazy Daisy' is the frilliest, fluffiest Shasta Daisy. Early summer to late summer blooms in sun or partial shade.
Very easy to grow and adaptable to most soil types, Leucanthemum requires full sun and well-drained soil to be at their best. Moist, well-drained, alkaline soil is preferred; for best results, provide plenty of water during their growing season. Shasta daisies tolerate brief periods of wet soils in the summer, but soggy winter soil can be fatal. Division can be done in either spring or fall, and is recommended due to this perennial's tendency to be short-lived. Deadhead throughout the flowering season, cutting the flower stems to the ground.
Use for edging or in a mass planting, as an ornamental, in mixed beds, for a border, and in containers. Cut flowers are long lasting in fresh bouquets. Shastas make good perennials for Southern gardens, though partial shade is recommended in the warmest zones. Attracts butterflies.
Shasta Daisies are all-time favorites for the perennial border. The cheery flowers begin to appear in late spring and continue on for several months if deadheaded. Shastas mix so effortlessly with other perennials that no garden should be without them!
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!
