Leucanthemum × superbum 'Banana Cream'
shasta daisy
Leucanthemum 'Banana Cream' is a hard-working, low-maintenance perennial that produces lashings of large (up to 10cm or 4in across), summer flowers, which slowly fade from soft lemon-yellow to creamy white as they mature. Offering several months of colour to borders and pots, they can also last for up to 2 weeks when cut for the vase.
How to care for Leucanthemum × superbum Banana Cream:
These herbaceous perennials thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, though they will tolerate light shade.
They prefer fertile, moisture-retentive soil but dislike waterlogging, so improve drainage if necessary. When planting, space them well apart to allow good air circulation, reducing the risk of fungal diseases.
Protect young plants from slugs and snails, especially in spring when new growth emerges.
Regular deadheading encourages prolonged flowering, and cutting stems back after the first flush may promote a second bloom. In autumn, cut plants down to the ground to keep them tidy and encourage fresh growth the following season.
Mature clumps can become congested over time, so divide them every few years in early spring or autumn to maintain vigour.
Mulching in spring with compost or well-rotted manure will help retain moisture and improve soil fertility.
They prefer fertile, moisture-retentive soil but dislike waterlogging, so improve drainage if necessary. When planting, space them well apart to allow good air circulation, reducing the risk of fungal diseases.
Protect young plants from slugs and snails, especially in spring when new growth emerges.
Regular deadheading encourages prolonged flowering, and cutting stems back after the first flush may promote a second bloom. In autumn, cut plants down to the ground to keep them tidy and encourage fresh growth the following season.
Mature clumps can become congested over time, so divide them every few years in early spring or autumn to maintain vigour.
Mulching in spring with compost or well-rotted manure will help retain moisture and improve soil fertility.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.45m
Eventual spread:
0.3m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
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