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Leucanthemum x superbum 'Snow Lady' (Shasta daisy 'Snow Lady')
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.5m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Leucanthemum x superbum 'Snow Lady'
Other names
Shasta daisy 'Snow Lady', Chrysanthemum 'Snow Lady'
Genus
Leucanthemum Leucanthemum
Variety or Cultivar
'Snow Lady' _ 'Snow Lady' is a vigorous, upright, clump forming, deciduous perennial with oval to lance-shaped, coarsely-toothed, dark green leaves and, in summer, white flower heads with yellow central discs.
Leucanthemum x superbum 'Snow Lady' is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Upright
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Capsid bug , Earwigs , Eelworms (leaf and bud) , Glasshouse red spider mite , Leaf-mining sawflies Aphids , Capsid bug , Earwigs , Eelworms (leaf and bud) , Glasshouse red spider mite , Leaf-mining sawflies
Diseases
In addition to these diseases, a virus may cause stunting and leaf markings. In wet weather fungal rots may occur.
Powdery mildew , Chrysanthemum white rust , Grey mould Powdery mildew , Chrysanthemum white rust , Grey mould
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly. Cut to the base in winter.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Leucanthemum x superbum 'Snow Lady' (Shasta daisy 'Snow Lady') will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Celebrations/Rememberance, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but 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 'Snow Lady'
Other names
Shasta daisy 'Snow Lady', Chrysanthemum 'Snow Lady'
Genus
Leucanthemum Leucanthemum
Variety or Cultivar
'Snow Lady' _ 'Snow Lady' is a vigorous, upright, clump forming, deciduous perennial with oval to lance-shaped, coarsely-toothed, dark green leaves and, in summer, white flower heads with yellow central discs.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Upright
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Capsid bug , Earwigs , Eelworms (leaf and bud) , Glasshouse red spider mite , Leaf-mining sawflies
Diseases
In addition to these diseases, a virus may cause stunting and leaf markings. In wet weather fungal rots may occur.
Specific diseases
Powdery mildew , Chrysanthemum white rust , Grey mould
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly. Cut to the base in winter.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Leucanthemum x superbum 'Snow Lady' (Shasta daisy 'Snow Lady') will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Celebrations/Rememberance, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but 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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