Growing Leucanthemum (Shasta Daisy): Reliable Summer Bloomers

About Shasta Daisies

Formerly Chrysanthemum, these are showy, reliable summer perennials with abundant flowers in various sizes/shapes. Colors create stunning mixed-bed displays.

Care

• Light/Water: Full sun, well-drained soil.
• Fertilizer: Rich fertile soil; balanced 10-10-10 in early spring.
• Companions: Liatris, Hemerocallis, Monarda, Campanula, Delphinium.
• Reflowering: Deadhead for new buds; trim stems to ~12″ after flowering to encourage rebloom.
• Dividing: Centers weaken over time; lift and divide in spring every 2–3 years.