Leucanthemum x superbum 'Becky'
(Shasta Daisy 'Becky')
Family - Asteraceae
Category - Perennial
Season of Interest - Summer, Autumn
Hardiness - H5
Height - up to 1.5m
Width - 60cm
Location - The White Garden
Description: Clump-forming Perennial with an upright habit. Glossy, dark green leaves are held on tall, vertical stems. Large, white daisy flowers with golden yellow centres are produced from midsummer into early autumn. Excellent for use as cut flowers. Leucanthemum x superbum 'Becky' was named after the American plantswoman, Becky Stewart.
Flower:
Daisy-like flowerheads are composed of pure white ray florets (petals) surrounding a flat central cluster of golden yellow disc florets. Flowers are produced from late June into September.
Flower colour: White
Flower shape: Daisy-like flowers, disc and ray florets
Flowering time: June, July, August, September
Foliage:
Glossy, dark green leaves are lanceolate to oblong in shape and are Alternately arranged up tall, vertical stems.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Lanceolate to oblong
Propagation:
Division.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun in fertile, moisture retentive, but well drained soil.