Care |
Easy to grow, they enjoy cooler climate and will even tolerate some frost. Dead heading plants will prolong flowering times. As the plant ages you can dig it up and divide to rejuvenate the plants growth. Divide the root ball and shorten the leaves, plant and water in well to help it re-establish. Pest and Disease issues are minimal. |
Common names |
Shasta Daisy |
Flowers |
Yes, flowering Spring through to Autumn. |
Flower description |
A large flowering Shasta Daisy, that are held on strong stems well above the foliage. |
Foliage |
Emerald green leaves. |
Growth |
40cm (h) x 30cm (w) |
Growth rate |
Fast |
Habit |
Compact evergreen shrub. |
Origin |
USA / trialled in South East Queensland. |
Position |
Full Sun |
Pot size |
140mm Pot. |
Soil type |
Well balanced soil with moderate amounts of compost worked into the beds with good drainage. Pots require a premium potting mix. |
Uses |
Garden bed as boarders, large pots on patios. |