This article discusses the most popular varieties of Shasta Daisies, a versatile flower that can be tailored to different garden zones. With dozens of cultivars, each with different plant sizes and single or double flowers, these plants can grow up to 48 inches tall, making them suitable for small urban lots or spacious properties. The sturdy stems and long vase make Shasta daisies a crowd-pleaser in gardens.
Shakta daisies, scientifically known as Leucanthemum x superbum, are perennial plants native to North America known for their large, white, petal-filled flowers. Their foliage adds a touch of dark, deep green to the landscape even when not in bloom. There are 69 cultivars of the Shasta Daisy, each with single and double petal varieties, and their bloom time ranges from early summer to early fall.
The RHS Plant Finder lists 69 cultivars, representing a variety of single- to double-flowered forms, and is known for their resilience and longevity. Garden designer Troy Rhone shares his favorite types of Shastas, companion plants for them, and how to take care of them.
There are 33 species in the genus, and the best cultivars require rich, moist, well-drained soil and full to part sun. Double varieties appreciate at least five hours of direct sunlight. The beloved Shasta daisy, Leucanthemum x superbum, was a cross of the oxeye daisy and three other wild daisies.
Companions to Shasta daisies include Field Daisy (Bellis perennis), Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum), and other wildflowers.
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What is the difference between a common daisy and a Shasta daisy?
The Shasta daisy, a classic daisy with a larger yellow center and taller stems, was bred as a hybrid by botanist Luther Burbank in California using three other daisies, including the wild Oxeye daisy. The Gerber daisy, a popular plant with a variety of bright colors and showy flower heads, is known for its unique features. The Lollipop Gerber daisy, with its large flower head with a thick inner circle of petals, is a popular cultivar. The Gerbera genus is named after them.
The Painted daisy, a popular plant in gardens, attracts butterflies and repels insects with its fern-like leaves. It comes in bright colors like white, red, purple, and pink, all part of the Chrysanthemum genus. These daisies have become a part of the Gerbera genus.
How many varieties of daisies are there?
Daisies, native to Europe and Asia, are flowering plants belonging to the Asteraceae family. With over 20, 000 species, they are characterized by their composite flower structure, consisting of a central disk of small, tightly packed flowers called disk florets and a ring of larger, more showy flowers called ray florets. This combination gives daisies their distinctive appearance. Daisies are found worldwide and come in various shapes, sizes, and colors. They are often grown for their ornamental value and used in gardens and flower arrangements.
Arctotis, also known as African daisy or Gousblom, is a genus of annual or perennial herbs and shrubs, typically growing to 1-3 feet tall and wide. They produce striking, daisy-like flowers with a variety of colors, including white, yellow, orange, red, and pink, with a contrasting central disc. Each flower is approximately 2-4 inches in diameter.
What is the best type of Shasta daisy?
The Shasta daisy, a popular and drought-resistant plant, has its roots in Massachusetts, where it was hybridized by Luther Burbank in 1890. The 2003 plant perennial of the year, ‘Becky’, was created to create the whitest flower for a California garden. Burbank aimed to create a magical atmosphere where nature could dance under the moonlight by blending a Japanese and American daisy. The name Shasta comes from the white snow-capped Mount Shasta. The plant has also been found in Atlanta, where a version of Burbank’s plant was discovered by florist and nursery owner Ida Mae on a scouting expedition.
The plant’s whitest flower is a testament to its versatility and adaptability in various environments. Garden designer Troy Rhone shares his favorite shasta daisy varieties, companion plants for these plants, and how to take care of them.
What is the longest blooming Shasta daisy?
The Becky Shasta Daisy, a perennial in the Leucanthemum family, is known for its long-blooming flowers with bright white ray petals and dark green foliage. It typically blooms from July to September, reaching a height of 3 to 4 feet. The plant’s bright yellow disks serve as pollinator landing pads, and its dense clumps of deep green leaves are only about 2 feet wide. Unlike classic Shasta Daisies, Becky maintains larger flowers with wider petals and stronger stems, making it suitable for any garden application. Hardy throughout USDA growing zones 5 through 9, the versatile Daisy is easy to grow and offers a toughness hidden behind its lovely blooms.
Do shasta daisies come in different colors?
The Shasta daisy, a prevalent perennial in cottage gardens and summer borders, has undergone evolutionary changes, giving rise to new flower forms such as doubles, fuzzy centers, and spidery-thin petals. Additionally, its color range has expanded from the traditional white to encompass shades of gold and butter yellow.
What is the rarest daisy flower?
The Lakeside daisy (Leucanthemum lacustre) is a rare and endangered species native to the Marblehead peninsula, which is operated by Holcim – Lafarge – Marblehead Quarry. The plant was first identified by botanist Clarence M. Weed in 1980 and subsequently transported via barge through the Great Lakes and by truck throughout the region.
What is the best fertilizer for Shasta daisy?
Fertilizing Shasta Daisies is crucial to avoid over or underfeeding them. A balanced fertilizer with an NPK ratio of 3-4-5 is ideal, with slow-release granular fertilizers being a good choice. Apply the fertilizer directly to the root zone, avoiding foliage, and follow the package instructions for dosage. Water the plants before and after applying fertilizer to prevent damage to foliage and roots. Wear protective gloves and a mask when handling chemical fertilizers and store them according to label directions. If using liquid feeds, dilute to half or quarter strength to protect your daisies.
What is the real name for Shasta daisies?
The Shasta daisy, a hybrid of the Portuguese daisy and the Max chrysanthemum, was first produced in 1890 by the American horticulturist Luther Burbank. It is a perennial herb. It exhibits a herbaceous growth pattern, a distinctive and unpleasant odor, and reaches a height of 3-4 ft. The leaves are alternately arranged, simple, serrate, linear, and pinnate. They are deciduous and 8-12 inches long, with a dark green-green coloration.
What Colour are most Shasta daisy flowers?
The Shasta daisy, a prevalent perennial in cottage gardens and summer borders, has undergone evolutionary changes, giving rise to new flower forms such as doubles, fuzzy centers, and spidery-thin petals. Additionally, its color range has expanded from the traditional white to encompass shades of gold and butter yellow.
Where is the best place to plant Shasta Daisies?
Shasta Daisy plants thrive in full sun and well-draining soil, preferring neutral conditions. They can be planted in drifts or as a standalone plant in a mixed bed. To plant, dig a hole twice the diameter of the root ball and fill it with soil. Gently tamp down the soil and water it well, keeping it moist for at least a week or until the plant is established. Space plants 1 to 2 feet apart, depending on the mature size of the variety.
What is the common name for Shasta daisy?
Luther Burbank developed the Shasta daisy hybrid in the 1890s near Mt. Shasta in northern California. He crossed L. vulgare, L. maximum, L. lacustre, and Nipponanthemum nipponicum to create the hybrid. The hybrid, known as Shasta daisy, grows 2-3 feet tall and 18 inches wide. Leucanthemums were once part of the Chrysanthemum genus, with the name derived from the Greek words leukos meaning white and anthemum meaning flower.
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Mother nature is magical. I have tens of thousands of Shasta Daisies on my acreage and no one planted any of them, nor do I water them, The universe is just magical. Also, separate area and sometimes interspersed with the daisies, are thousands of tiny yellow poppies! Love them all. They are all jusr a magical gift. I do nothing but enjoy them. Here in Washington State
Your daisies are beautiful. I’ve learned a lot from your article. I’ve been growing daisies for years in my yard and I just water them and that’s all. Yikes! Right! I had no idea they need more water and fertilizer . Deadheading them! Ive never heard any of this. I will be applying these steps to my daisies. I’m so happy that I landed on this article. Appreciate it so much.👍
My Shastas are in my front garden in the back of the boarder…..too far back for me to get to in mid-summer when everything has gone crazy and is waist tall or more. So, bottom line, I basically planted and forgot them about 7-8 years ago and they are doing great without me!!! They are surrounded by foxglove, summer phlox. and beebalm. They typically outlast all those neighbors and take up the competition with the near by black eyed susans and the fall colored coneflowers come September and all the way into October!! They are a great staple/ anchor plant in my jammed packed garden and I’m happy to have them! Thanks for the article, I really enjoyed it. ❤ 🌼
You are both so wonderful in the way that you educate your viewers about gardening! It’s lovely the way you work together. 👨🌾👩🌾I have just planted a shasta daisy bush that I bought from a nursery. (I live in Qld, Australia) I have also purchased some Shasta and daisy seeds, as well as a couple of other species. Do you know if daisies are difficult to grow from seeds, and do shasta daisies grow from cuttings? Thanks for your great article. 🌼🐝🌻
I really love Shasta Daisies! I personally have Alaska, Becky, Banana Cream, Cher, Belgian Lace. and oh la la spider, and 1 or 2 possibly unnamed varieties. There have definitely been some advancements and improvements over some of the earlier types especially in the last 20 years. Excellent content guys! See ya Saturday.
I love your flower garden. A daisy starter plant was given to me years ago and I don’t know what kind they are. They have spread a lot since I planted them. When in bloom they are beautiful but they get about 3-4 feet tall and I need to put support on them.. Another thing, they have no second bud so I cannot deadhead to keep the plant going for a longer period. There are about 6 feet crocosmia mixed with them and when in bloom it’s a site to be seeing. I just wished they weren’t so tall and lasted longer. However, they are in a corner of the back yard so I enjoy them while they last. Good job guys, keep up the good work!!! 👍🌼🌼🌼
Wonderful garden and love your daisies! This is the first year I was finally able to get my daisies to grow big and healthy!!! I’m curious about another plant in your garden that is behind you in the article. Can you tell me the name of the plant behind you that looks like asparagus fern and has a dainty white flower? Thanks!
Hi! Omg. Your daisy’s are just beautiful 😍!!!! I already ordered some seeds and will put my grow light to work. I was wondering did you start these indoors or just directly sow them directly in the ground.? And do these daisy’s bloom all year long?? Do you pull them out at the end of the season or do they keep growing and blooming year after year??? I can’t wait to get these growing in my garden. Thank you so much for this wonderful article!😁🌈🌟🤙
Bulletproof.I’m in central Alberta and a low zone 3 .Cold.I’ve had a patch of these for over a decade and do brutal separation of the rhizomes to start other patches.Very drought hardy( looks like our evolving hot/dry summers are here for awhile now).A bit of water in spring but they do less foliage and flower on a taller,stronger stem if not fertilized much and no water once they get going. Not many perennials you can get nearly all growing season profuse blooming with very little mtce.*I have many rabbits in the hood and they do not bother at all.My plots only get approx.6 hrs.sun on them,then shade.Mine stink and do not attract much for pollinators either?
I have struggled to keep Shasta’s alive or coming back in my z5b. Last year I found a much shorter variety and tried it in a 3rd different location than the other’s I’ve tried, and it actually came back and is just now blooming! The flowers are just as big as the taller ones, just only about a foot tall. Now I’m going to go check out the care of double impatiens that I noticed in the cards.
Our Shasta Daisies are really taking off this year here in the Western North Carolina mountains. We planted all kinds of varieties of Wildflowers on our 5 acres along the driveway path, as seed from local sources, to our home at the top of our Ridge. This is the first year the Daisies have surfaced, but we have had a wet year this year. They do like water.
Do you have the variety name for the lavender growing at, 10:52? I like how compact and soft looking it is. Also, the little Campanula at 11:26. Such a vivid color. I have two volunteer daisies that are covered in aphids . I suppose they are stressed from the drought we’re having. I water every day, but can’t give them a deep soak. There isn’t enough time in the day! The deer are bad this year. Because I water, my plants have juicy leaves. The deer ignore my neighbors yards. They don’t water. The deer stand behind the fence and stomp their feet and snort at me. “Hurry up lady-we’re hungry.” Thanks.
Love, love love you two!! I live in west TN, zone 7b, and gardening this time of year is horrible. I hope (once again) that I can keep all my flowers, plants, and gardens alive. Chiggers here are brutal, and so is the heat. I SO loved this article, and I am going to order your book. Y’all make everything look possible, doable, and fun!
You might consider adding warnings to your presentations about “enemies” of a particular plant. For instance, I planted a 4 in shasta daisy in my front garden. I went to water it the next day…..rabbits had eaten almost every green piece of it. Hence, when first planted, daisies should be surrounded by “keep out” barriers against critters that find them delicious. Same with Coreopsis …planted same time and place…next morning…Cor-ee NOPE sis.
Thanks. I just found some at Home Depot called Daisy May. Are they rabbit and deer resistant? I keep most of my plants in containers in the east facing back yard to avoid deer, but then they would get only direct sun from 12-4 in Atlanta (hot). I grow a lot of annuals (petunias, verbena, butterfly bushes and perennial salvias there, so you think it will be fine too. If I am wanting full sun and west facing, the front yard but then the deer. Appreciate any advice.
I didn’t realize they form such a big clump. I added a Becky Shasta Daisy to my small flower bed at the front porch but I planted it only about 9 inches from the wall. Now after perusal your article I think it might be too close. I don’t want to stress it again by moving right now, but do you think I should move it further away from the wall next year?
My Shasta Daisies are not doing well. They are not blooming much and the blooms that I get look like they need deadheading. The plants look a little wilted. I have been spraying them with a detergent mixture to kill any aphids etc. I have them on a drip system every other day for an hour. I am wondering if that is the reason for them not thriving.
When you talked about the smell, I thought of the ones I have. I found out they are Montauk Daises and they really do stink. I hat to put them out on my patio table to get them smell out of my kitchen. The other thing I noticed about the Montauk is that it doesn’t even bloom till sometime in September (here in zone 6). About 5 years ago I had a whole load of Shasta’s and they grew and spread for about 3 summers. Then one summer they never came up. There was no sign of them, as though they never existed. It was very strange and I can’t find anyone who can tell me why. I never got around to buying any this summer but hopefully next summer.
I live in coastal town in Western Washington State. We are inundated with deer. No rabbits because the coyotes take care of that. Deer do not eat Shasta daisies. They also don’t eat rosemary, lavender, or Rhododendrons. We are very limited in what we can grow here unless you are very diligent spraying with deer repellent, if you can find a brand that works
Shasta Daisies are purely gorgeous but after I purchased a LARGE bundle of Fresh ones & brought them into my house🤓Overnight my allergies kicked in & I got SOOO SICK… tried keeping them in the house in the dining room so not a room I spend a lot of time in but I was still SICK & they were beginning to die so I just disposed of them & NOT just kitchen trash I took them outside after seeing my Dr for Steroids shot & antibiotics❣️ #GORGEOUS ❤️🤍💙🇺🇸