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Shasta daisy 'Sonnenschein' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Shasta daisy 'Sonnenschein'

Leucanthemum × superbum 'Sonnenschein'

Genus: Leucanthemum
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

A clump-forming herbaceous perennial with dark green, toothed, lance shaped leaves. Single pale, white flowers with light yellow centres, flowering for a long period in the summer if dead-headed regularly.

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

NeutralAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Acid

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Position in full sun, in moist but well-drained moderately fertile soil. Divide every 2-3 years to maintain vigour

Pruning

Dead head regularly, cut stems to ground level when flowering has finished

Propagation

Propagate by division in early spring or late autumn

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids and chrysanthemum eelworm

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalFlower BordersGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoorConservatoryWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years