Rather pragmatically named from the Greek leukos (white) and anthemon (flower), most of the 25 species of annual and perennial daisies in this Eurasian genus do indeed have flowers with white ray florets, usually around a central golden disc floret. Species often form quite large clumps of foliage with simple, bright to deep green, linear to spatula-shaped leaves. Stalks bearing their cheerful flowers appear among the foliage from summer to autumn, depending on the species. Hybridization has produced a wider range of flower form and color, including pompon-centered flowers, and of much interest to gardeners are the Leucanthemum superbum hybrids. These robust clump-forming plants are commonly known as Shasta daisies, and are excellent in mixed borders and as cut flowers.
CULTIVATION
Leucanthemum plants are very easily grown in any sunny position with moist well-drained soil. Feeding and watering will result in more luxuriant plants but not necessarily more flowers. Tall varieties may need staking. The species are usually propagated from seed, while the cultivars and hybrids are propagated by division or from basal cuttings.
Top Tip
Place these trouble-free plants at the front of borders or in containers for maximum effect. They also make great ground covers in a sunny part of the garden.
CULTIVATION
Leucanthemum plants are very easily grown in any sunny position with moist well-drained soil. Feeding and watering will result in more luxuriant plants but not necessarily more flowers. Tall varieties may need staking. The species are usually propagated from seed, while the cultivars and hybrids are propagated by division or from basal cuttings.
Top Tip
Place these trouble-free plants at the front of borders or in containers for maximum effect. They also make great ground covers in a sunny part of the garden.
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