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Leucanthemum x superbum 'Phyllis Smith' (Shasta daisy 'Phyllis Smith')
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0.9m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Leucanthemum x superbum 'Phyllis Smith'
Other names
Shasta daisy 'Phyllis Smith'
Genus
Leucanthemum Leucanthemum
Variety or Cultivar
'Phyllis Smith' _ 'Phyllis Smith' is a robust clump-forming perennial with dark-green leaves and bright-white flowers with twisted petals and yellow centres from summer.
Leucanthemum x superbum 'Phyllis Smith' is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
Flower
Yellow, White in Summer; Yellow, White in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Summer; Dark-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
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Leucanthemum x superbum 'Phyllis Smith' (Shasta daisy 'Phyllis Smith') will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered position. This plant may need support.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, 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 x superbum 'Phyllis Smith'
Other names
Shasta daisy 'Phyllis Smith'
Genus
Leucanthemum Leucanthemum
Variety or Cultivar
'Phyllis Smith' _ 'Phyllis Smith' is a robust clump-forming perennial with dark-green leaves and bright-white flowers with twisted petals and yellow centres from summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Yellow, White in Summer; Yellow, White in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Leaf and bud eelworms
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Leucanthemum x superbum 'Phyllis Smith' (Shasta daisy 'Phyllis Smith') will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered position. This plant may need support.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, 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 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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