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Leucanthemum paludosum (Annual marguerite )
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1 hour care
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per year
0.15m
Max height
Max height
0.2m
Max spread
Max spread
1 year
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Leucanthemum paludosum
Other names
Annual marguerite , Miniature shasta daisy, Annual chrysanthemum, Chrysanthemum paludosum, Baby marguerite, White buttons, Snow daisy , Creeping daisy, Mini marguerite, Mauranthemum paludosum, Hymenostemma paludosum, Paludosum daisy
Genus
Leucanthemum Leucanthemum
Species
L. paludosum - L. paludosum is a compact, bushy annual with pinnate or toothed, ovate or spoon-shaped, grey-green leaves and, in summer, white flower heads with yellow central discs.
Leucanthemum paludosum is: Deciduous
Habit
Erect flower stem, Clump-forming, Upright
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Leaf and bud eelworms Aphids , Leaf and bud eelworms
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly. Cut back after flowering to encourage a second flowering in autumn. Cut back to the base in mid- to late autumn.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Leucanthemum paludosum (Annual marguerite ) will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.2m after 1 year.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Wildflower
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered position.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Leucanthemum paludosum
Other names
Annual marguerite , Miniature shasta daisy, Annual chrysanthemum, Chrysanthemum paludosum, Baby marguerite, White buttons, Snow daisy , Creeping daisy, Mini marguerite, Mauranthemum paludosum, Hymenostemma paludosum, Paludosum daisy
Genus
Leucanthemum Leucanthemum
Species
L. paludosum - L. paludosum is a compact, bushy annual with pinnate or toothed, ovate or spoon-shaped, grey-green leaves and, in summer, white flower heads with yellow central discs.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Erect flower stem, Clump-forming, Upright
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Leaf and bud eelworms
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly. Cut back after flowering to encourage a second flowering in autumn. Cut back to the base in mid- to late autumn.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Leucanthemum paludosum (Annual marguerite ) will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.2m after 1 year.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Wildflower
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered position.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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