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Whoops - A - Daisy Shasta Daisy

Leucanthemum x superbum 'Whoops-a-Daisy'

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Plant Profile & Growing Essentials

Cold hardy, Compact/Dwarf, Low Maintenance, Flowering, Attracts pollinators, Heat Tolerant, Drought resistant, and Groundcover

Specifications

  • Botanical Name
    Leucanthemum x superbum 'Whoops-a-Daisy'
  • Height
    1-2 ft
  • Width
    1-2 ft
  • Growing Zones
    5-9
  • Sunlight
    • Full sun
  • Growth Rate
    Moderate
  • Flower Color
    • White
  • Leaf Color
    • Green
  • Pollinator Friendly
    Yes
  • Bloom Period
    Late Spring
  • Does Not Ship To
    AK, HI, ID, MT

Planting & Care Instructions

Where to Plant

  • Sunlight: Plant in full sun to receive at least 6 hours of direct light each day. While it can handle some afternoon shade in very hot climates, extra sun ensures the sturdiest stems and the most prolific flower production.
  • Soil: These daisies thrive in well drained soil that is rich in organic matter. If you have heavy clay that stays soggy, plant them in a raised bed or a mound to prevent root rot, as they do not like having "wet feet."

Watering Requirements

During the first growing season, water deeply twice a week to help the roots establish a strong foundation. Once mature, Whoops-A-Daisy is quite drought tolerant, but providing supplemental water during dry spells keeps the foliage lush and prevents the blooms from wilting prematurely. Inconsistent watering often leads to smaller flowers and scorched leaf edges.

Pruning Tips

This perennial blooms on new wood, so you should cut the stems back to the basal growth in late autumn or early spring before new sprouts appear. Think of deadheading as a way to keep the plant's energy focused; remove spent flowers throughout the summer to encourage a second flush of blooms. Regular grooming prevents the plant from looking "shaggy" and promotes a tidy, mounded habit.

Fertilizer Needs

Apply a balanced, slow release granular fertilizer in early spring as the first green leaves emerge to fuel the upcoming bloom cycle. Avoid using high nitrogen fertilizers late in the summer because this stimulates tender new growth that can be easily damaged by the first frost. A simple top dressing of compost each spring is often all these hardy plants need to stay vigorous.

Go ahead and daydream of white puffy clouds and warm summer days, while you gaze upon your Whoops-A-Daisy Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum 'Whoops-a-Daisy')! Whoops-A-Daisy was created from a breeding program at Walters Gardens, Inc. This new and improved dwarf Leucanthemum is so much more than the old standard Snowcap Daisy in many ways. It's time to buy and plant this beautiful Daisy in your garden to enjoy!

Whoops-A-Daisy forms a magnificent dense, rounded ball-shaped mound of dark green foliage that will become completely covered in large 3-4 inch white flowers with gold centers. They will bloom from early through mid-summer. Whoops-A-Daisy has better flower coverage and a more uniform habit compared to other Shasta Daisies, and the flowers are also fuller and fluffier in appearance.

The birds and butterflies will be buzzing about the endless beauty that this flower has to offer! Hardy throughout USDA growing zones 5 through 9, and grows into a very compact, uniform mound of lovely foliage 15 inches or so tall when in bloom, and spreading to a tidy 22 inches wide. Deer and rabbits rarely bother these plants unless desperate, but pollinators adore the nectar and pollen-rich blossoms!

Planting and Application:

Shasta Daisy mixes so well with other perennials that your garden will welcome them with open arms! They will look stunning as a border plants, and as cut flowers. The list will go on and on with how to use them around your garden. Add bright color to the perennial and pollinator border with these traditional English cut flower garden and border perennials! Ideal as cut flowers for bright and cheerful bouquets and playful additions to a Children's Garden or any garden for the young at heart!

Use your Shasta Daisy in containers or in your landscape. Anywhere you want to have your neighbors stop and gaze at the beautiful blooms and wish they had one in their garden! Dress up your front door - both in pots and planters or in the ground without sacrificing space! A big fluffy mounded blooming Daisy looks wonderful as a specimen surrounded by spillers in a big fancy urn takes these classic perennials into a formal affair!

Have a large broken urn or planter? Tip it onto its side, broken side down, and bury it just slightly. Plant a Whoops-A-Daisy Shasta Daisy slightly inside the open mouth and create a spilled flower display tumbling down a small berm for a unique garden bed addition! These are tough enough perennials for Rock Garden conditions and look lovely among the other mounding rounded boulders!

  • Cheerful White Fringed Petals
  • Blooms Early to Mid Summer
  • Pollinator-Friendly & Easy to Grow
  • Neat & Tidy, Uniform Mounds of Green Foliage
  • Containers, Beds & Borders, Edging, Specimen & Cut Flowers!

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Whoops-A-Daisy will thrive in full sun and average to highly fertile soil as long as it is very well-drained. Low to average water needs, Daisy prefers a 3-4 inch layer of arborist mulch around their crown to hold in more moisture and keep the roots insulated.

Deadhead the spent flowers to encourage a rebloom, allowing the plant to focus its energy on making new blossoms for you to enjoy. It is best to prune down the stems and foliage in late autumn after it has turned yellow. Improve the vigor of your Daisy by dividing every few years. Not only do you get a healthier plant, you get two healthy plants out of the deal!

  • Most Compact Growth in Full Sun
  • Moderate Regular Moisture
  • Appreciates Mulched Beds
  • Well-Drained Organically Enriched Soil - Dislikes Soggy Winter Soil
  • Reblooms if Deadheaded - Prune Mounds in Late Autumn
  • Seldom Damaged By Deer

Buy your Whoops-A-Daisy Shasta Daisy today from our experts at Nature Hills! We're sure if you don't need this burst of cheer in your garden, you can think of someone else that does! Daisies are all occasion gifts for the young at heart!

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