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Leucanthemum superbum Old Court - Shasta Daisy

Leucanthemum x superbum Old Court
Shasta Daisy

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Very pretty, gives a whimsical effect in the flower bed.

Nathalie, 06/04/2021

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A unique daisy with white, fluffy and curled petals around a yellow centre. This perennial blooms throughout the summer in moist soil. A very easy-to-grow plant, suitable for full sun or partial shade, it will add a slightly "disheveled" touch to your flower beds or bouquets.
Flower size
6 cm
Height at maturity
85 cm
Spread at maturity
50 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March to April, September to October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

Leucanthemum x superbum 'Old Court', also known as Shasta Daisy or Chrysanthemum Maximum, is an alternate variety that has flowers with ruffled, very delicate and curly petals around a yellow centre. This perennial blooms all summer in damp soil. Very easy to cultivate, for sun or semi-shade, it will bring a slightly "disheveled" touch to your flowerbeds or bouquets.

 

Leucanthemum 'Old Court' belongs to the Asteraceae family. It measures approximately 85 cm (34in) in height and spreads over 60 cm (24in), with moderately fast growth. It forms a lush tuft with semi-evergreen foliage. The flowering takes place from July to October, in the form of large solitary heads measuring 5 to 7 cm (2 to 3in) in diameter, with beautifully cut and curly white ligules (petals) around a yellow centre. The leaves are medium green, single and alternate. They are lanceolate with a regularly toothed edge. Their surface is glabrous. The plant reaches full maturity in five years.

 

Plant Leucanthemum 'Old Court' in deep, humus-rich, moist to wet soil. This plant does not have any particular requirement for soil pH. It will thrive in a sunny position, even a semi-shaded position. The substrate should be loamy-sandy or loamy-gravelly. It can withstand temperatures down to -29°C (-20.2°F). Regularly remove faded flowers and remove dead foliage in the spring. This daisy can be attacked by aphids, snails, earwigs, chrysanthemum nematode, and may develop leaf spots.


In the world of 'daisies' that we think we know, there are flower forms that are worth a detour... one does not find extravagant colors, but it is the detail and the structure of the flowers which truly brings uniqueness to the garden.  'Leucanthemum 'Old Court', is suitable for making bouquets, will be perfect in a flower bed or as a specimen plant. Accompany its ruffled flowers with cosmos, combine it with peonies, blue lupins, bellflowers, gaillardias and red hot pokers. It will add something very new to a scene that will remind us of our grandmothers' gardens.

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Leucanthemum superbum Old Court - Shasta Daisy (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time July to September
Inflorescence Flower head
Flower size 6 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 85 cm
Spread at maturity 50 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Leucanthemum

Species

x superbum

Cultivar

Old Court

Family

Asteraceae

Other common names

Shasta Daisy

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Planting and care

Plant Leucanthemum 'Old Court' in deep, humus-rich, moist to wet soil. This plant does not have any specific requirement for soil pH. It will thrive in a sunny position, and can tolerate some partial shade. The substrate should be loamy-sandy or loamy-gravelly. It can withstand temperatures as low as -29°C (-20.2°F). Regularly remove faded flowers and remove dead foliage in spring.   This daisy can be attacked by aphids, snails, earwigs, chrysanthemum nematodes, and may develop foliar spots.

Planting period

Best planting time March to April, September to October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Light and rich

Care

Pruning instructions To maintain a compact habit, the stems can be pruned back in spring to 30 cm (12in), this will encourage the plant to branch out. A second prune in the summer will result in a greater number of small flowers.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March to April, July
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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