Scientific Name
Leucanthemum x superbum (white flower x proud) 'Crazy Daisy'
Flowering herbaceous perennial
Common Name(s)
Shasta Daisy, Crazy Daisies, Chrysanthemum Crazy Daisy
Origin
This species is a hybrid developed in California in the 1890s
Description
As its name suggests, this plant flowers into huge white flowers with yellow middles-like giant, wacky daisies! Flowering from summer to mid-autumn, this plant is perfect for adding a late splash of colour to your flower beds. The flowers grow as single shoots but reach much taller than a common daisy, usually up to 2-2.5' (60-75cm). Chose the Crazy Daisy for its gorgeous flowers; these really take the beauty of the daisies on your lawn and make them even bigger and brighter.
Months of Interest
July to October
Pruning Tips
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage further flowering; cut back totally in late autumn.
Wildlife Value
Good food for moth caterpillars, especially the Dichrorampha alpinana. Also loved by bees and butterflies for its pollen and nectar!
Positioning
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Keep soil moist; make sure it doesn't dry out in hot weather.
Soil
Moist but well-drained soil.
Food
Will benefit from weekly feeding with fertiliser suitable for flowering plants.
Pet-safe?
No, causes an upset stomach in cats and dogs
Sprouts Top Tips
Keep an eye out for hungry pests outdoors, especially slugs and snails; also make sure you cut back faded flowers to encourage new ones to bloom!
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Had to grab this one as the pastel green was so pretty. There is a water resivour at the bottom to stop plants sitting in water so its perfect for orchids but at the moment I'm using it for another plant.
Wanted one of these for ages so I had to jump at the size and price of this plant. Stunning large leaves and has already grown loads
Lovely little plant beautifully packaged. Arrived in perfect condition at a great price. Thank you so much :)