Description
AAS WINNER DETAILS
Winner Type: Regional (Mountain/SouthWest)
Class: Leucanthemum
Variety Name: Sweet Daisy Birdy
Genus: Leucanthemum
Species: maximum
Year: 2021
Common Name: Shasta Daisy
Type: Perennial
Breeder: Dümmen Orange
Close Market Comparison: Real Dream
PLANT NEEDS
Duration Type: Perennial
Hardiness Zone/Hardy to Zone: Zone 3 – 10
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Normal
Dead Heading Recommended: Yes
Staking Required: No
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Foliage Color: Dark green
Plant Habit: Upright
Plant Height: 18 – 24 inches
Bloom Time: Summer
Bloom Color: White
Bloom Color Pattern: Solid
Bloom Size: 5 inches
IN THE GARDEN
Container: Yes
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Weather Tolerance: Extremely hardy and weather tolerant, going through zone 3 Canadian winters and southern Texas summers.
Garden Spacing: 3 feet x 3 feet
Days to First Flower (Transplant): 8-10 weeks
Medium Height Divider: Yes
Tall Background: Yes
HOW TO GROW
An extremely easy to grow shasta daisy with incredible flower power. New blooms will naturally stack on top of the old ones for a clean look, but deadheading may be done if preferred. Plant in full sun with average moisture in rich, organic garden soil.
JUDGE'S OBSERVATIONS
- “This is a beautiful perennial with long-lasting blooms and good durability in the landscape.”
- “It demonstrates excellent cold-hardiness and maintains a tidy, sturdy habit.”
- “The flowers are large and very pure in color.”
- “Superior growth habit and flower size.”
- “I feel that this is a plant of merit.”
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