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Beginner
skill rating |
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0.6m
max. spread |
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0.9m
max. height |
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2-5 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
per year |
Botanical name: Leucanthemum x superbum 'Alaska'
Other names: Shasta daisy 'Alaska'
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Genus: Leucanthemum
Variety or cultivar: 'Alaska' _ 'Alaska' is a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with glossy, cut leaves. In summer, it bears relatively large, single, white daisy-like flowers with yellow centres.
Leucanthemum x superbum 'Alaska' is: Deciduous
Flower: White in Summer; White in Autumn
Foliage: Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
Habit: Clump-forming
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Watch out for
Specific pests:
Aphids
, Caterpillars
, Cutworms
, Leaf and bud eelworms
, Leafhoppers
, Mealybugs
, Red spider mite (box and other)
, Scale insects
, Slugs
, Whitefly
General care
Propagation methods: Division, Softwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...
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Leucanthemum x superbum 'Alaska' (Shasta daisy 'Alaska') will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting, Wildlife
Cultivation: Plant in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun in a sheltered position. Deadhead to prolong flowering.
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Clay, Loamy, Sandy |
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| Soil drainage: |
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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| Soil pH: |
Acid, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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