Growing guide · Perennials

Leucanthemum × superbum

How to grow Shasta Daisy 'Becky'.

Big daisies on stems that stay up.

Light
Full sun, part sun
Water
Moderate
Zones
4–9
Size
24–40 in. tall, 24–36 in. wide
Spacing
2 ft apart.
Pets
Not on the ASPCA pet-safe list; keep it out of reach
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Large white daisies with yellow centers on tall upright stems

Light

Full sun.

Water

Regular water in dry spells; avoid soggy soil.

Planting and soil

Plant spring, crown at soil level.

Feeding

Light feeding in spring.

Pruning

Deadhead for more flowers. Cut stems back after bloom; leave basal leaves for winter.

Through the year

Blooms July into September. Divide every 2–3 years.

If something's off

Winter wet causes most losses. Shasta daisies are toxic to dogs and cats.

Plays well with

Plant it with friends.

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Why we stock it: Classic daisies on stems that hold up in the garden and the vase.

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