Leucanthemum 'Madonna' (Shasta Daisy) – Hardy Perennial (Set of 3 or 6)

Leucanthemum x superbum 'Madonna' is a compact Shasta daisy with fully double, pure white pompon flowers.

It flowers freely from June into September above neat clumps of dark green, lance shaped leaves, and holds a tidy 30 to 40cm in both height and spread, so it stays where it is put in a border or a container. The blooms are excellent for cutting and hold their shape in a vase for days. Being a fully double form, it is less useful to bees than the single daisies, so plant it alongside single flowered perennials if the border is meant to feed pollinators.

Supplied as established plants in 1 litre pots, ready to plant into beds, borders or pots. Give them sun or light shade and soil that drains freely, especially over winter. Deadhead through the season to keep the flowers coming, and lift and divide the clumps every two or three years to keep them vigorous.

Cultural Information

• Common Name: Shasta daisy
• Fully Grown Height and Spread: Approximately 30 to 40cm tall and 30 to 40cm across
• Growth Habit: Compact, clump forming perennial
• Perfect For: Cottage borders, containers, cutting, coastal gardens
• Foliage: Dark green, lance shaped leaves
• Flowering Time: June to September
• Planting Position: Full sun or partial shade, tolerant of coastal exposure, and happy in a container
• Soil Type: Well drained, moderately fertile soil; avoid waterlogged ground in winter
• Hardiness: Fully hardy
• Maintenance: Low. Deadhead spent blooms, divide every two to three years in spring, and mulch lightly in autumn.
• Seasonal Interest: Summer and autumn
• Type: Hardy herbaceous perennial