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Shasta Daisy Seeds - Classic White

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Crisp pure-white petals with sunny golden-yellow centers. An ultra-hardy, long-blooming perennial that brings timeless elegance to cut-flower gardens, borders, and naturalized meadow landscapes.

CORE POINTS:

Timeless Garden Classic: Pure, snow-white petals surrounding a bright, textured golden-yellow center—an iconic and cheerful daisy look.
Hardy Perennial for Years of Color: A reliable, cold-hardy perennial (USDA Zones 5-9) that returns and blooms vigorously year after year, multiplying into larger clumps.
Extended Summer Bloom: Provides a massive, continuous show of blooms from early summer well into late summer, filling your garden with color for months.
Excellent Cut Flower: Long, sturdy stems and long-lasting blooms make them an absolute favorite for fresh floral arrangements and backyard bouquets.
Pollinator & Wildlife Friendly: Rich in nectar, they attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects to your outdoor space.

Bring timeless, classic beauty to your landscape with our Shasta Daisy. This beloved perennial features crisp, pure-white ray petals that beautifully frame a textured, vibrant golden-yellow center. The contrast is crisp, clean, and instantly recognizable—a staple of the classic summer cottage garden.

Shasta Daisies are incredibly robust and easy to grow. Unlike delicate annuals, this hardy perennial returns stronger every spring, forming dense, upright clumps that provide an incredible floral display. Their sturdy, straight stems make them one of the finest cut flowers available, allowing you to bring fresh, cheerful bouquets indoors all summer long. They are also right at home in naturalized wildflower meadows, mixed perennial borders, or planted en masse for a striking white and yellow display. For the best results, plant them in full sun, provide well-draining soil, and deadhead regularly to ensure an endless supply of pristine white blooms.

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Crisp pure-white petals with sunny golden-yellow centers. An ultra-hardy, long-blooming perennial that brings timeless elegance to cut-flower gardens, borders, and naturalized meadow landscapes.

CORE POINTS:

Timeless Garden Classic: Pure, snow-white petals surrounding a bright, textured golden-yellow center—an iconic and cheerful daisy look.
Hardy Perennial for Years of Color: A reliable, cold-hardy perennial (USDA Zones 5-9) that returns and blooms vigorously year after year, multiplying into larger clumps.
Extended Summer Bloom: Provides a massive, continuous show of blooms from early summer well into late summer, filling your garden with color for months.
Excellent Cut Flower: Long, sturdy stems and long-lasting blooms make them an absolute favorite for fresh floral arrangements and backyard bouquets.
Pollinator & Wildlife Friendly: Rich in nectar, they attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects to your outdoor space.

Botanical Name: Leucanthemum × superbum (Commonly sold as Shasta Daisy).
Genus: Leucanthemum (formerly Chrysanthemum maximum).
Species: × superbum (hybrid).
Color: Pure white ray petals with a prominent, vibrant golden-yellow center.
Plant Habit: Upright, clump-forming, with tall, sturdy stems.
Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade (6+ hours of direct sun for best blooming).
Water Requirements: Moderate. Keep evenly moist; drought-tolerant once mature but performs best with consistent watering.
Temperature Requirements: Thrives in moderate to warm weather (60°F-80°F / 15°C-27°C). Highly cold-hardy in winter.
Soil Type: Well-draining, moderately fertile, loamy soil. Tolerates clay if drainage is improved. Neutral to slightly acidic pH.
Bloom Start: Early summer (typically June).
Bloom End: Late summer / Early fall (typically August/September, with deadheading).
Pollination: Highly attractive to bees and butterflies (Entomophilous).
Planting Depth: Cover lightly with soil (1/8 inch deep).
Life Cycle: Herbaceous Hardy Perennial.
Plant Height: 24 to 36 inches (60-90 cm), depending on the specific cultivar.
Plant Spacing: 18 to 24 inches (45-60 cm).
USDA Zones: 5 – 9 (Hardy perennial across these zones).
Resistance: Moderately drought-tolerant (once established); Deer resistant (typically); Rabbit resistant; Cold-hardy; Susceptible to powdery mildew if planted in poor air circulation or overhead watered.

Timing (Indoor Sowing or Winter Sowing):Indoor Start: Start seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before your area's last expected spring frost.Winter Sowing (Recommended): In cooler US zones (5-7), Shasta Daisy seeds benefit from cold stratification. You can direct sow them outdoors in late fall/early winter, and they will naturally germinate in spring.
Site Selection (Sunlight):Choose a location that receives Full Sun to Partial Shade. For the heaviest blooming, at least 6 hours of direct daily sunlight is required. They can tolerate light afternoon shade in very hot southern climates.
Soil Preparation (Good Drainage is Key):Shasta Daisies thrive in well-draining, moderately fertile to rich soil. They prefer a neutral to slightly acidic pH (6.0 - 7.0). While they tolerate clay, avoid waterlogged, poorly draining soil, which can lead to root rot.
Sowing Steps (Indoor):Fill a seed tray with moistened, sterile seed-starting mix. Lightly cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil (about 1/8 inch deep). They do not need light to germinate. Place the tray in a warm area at 65°F-70°F (18°C-21°C). Cover with a clear plastic dome to retain moisture.
Watering (Germination & Maturity):During germination: Keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy. Water from the bottom to prevent displacing the seeds.Once established: They are moderately drought-tolerant but bloom best with consistent moisture. Water deeply once a week during dry spells. Allow the top inch of soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Transplanting (Hardening Off):Before moving indoor seedlings outdoors, harden them off for 7 to 10 days by gradually exposing them to outdoor wind and sun. Transplant them outdoors after all danger of frost has completely passed and soil is workable.
Maintenance (Continuous Blooming & Division):Deadheading: To extend the bloom season, practice regular deadheading by snipping off spent flowers down to the base of the stem or the next leaf node.Cutting Back: After the main flush of blooming has finished in late summer, cut the foliage back to the ground to encourage a fresh flush of fall growth.Division: Every 2 to 3 years, divide mature clumps in early spring or fall to maintain vigor and create more plants.

📏 Planting Density

Standard Garden Beds / Perennial Borders: 18 to 24 inches (45-60 cm) apart. This spacing allows mature clumps to fully develop and provides good airflow to prevent powdery mildew.
Mass Naturalized Meadows: Plant 24 inches (60 cm) apart for a naturalized, airy look as they multiply over years.
Density per Square Foot: Approx. 0.5 to 1 plant per 2 to 3 square feet (spaced at 18-24 inch centers).

⏱️ Simple Growth Timeline (Days)

Days to Germination: 14 – 21 days (at soil temp 65°F-70°F).
Days to Seedling Stage (Ready for transplant): ~60-70 days (8-10 weeks indoors).
Days to First Blooming (From seed sowing): 90 – 140 days (about 3 to 4.5 months). Note: Daisies sown from seed often do not bloom heavily until their second year, but may have a few scattered first-year blooms.

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