Leucanthemum Darling Daisy

Common Name: Shasta Daisy 'Darling Daisy'

Description:
Leucanthemum 'Darling Daisy' is a charming and compact Shasta Daisy variety, loved for its abundant pure white flowers with bright yellow centres. Blooming from late spring through summer, this hardy perennial brings a classic, cottage-garden appeal to any landscape. Its dark green, glossy foliage provides a lush backdrop for the cheerful blooms, which attract bees and butterflies. 'Darling Daisy' thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it an excellent choice for Melbourne gardens. Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established, it is perfect for garden beds, borders, pots, and cut flower arrangements. Regular deadheading will encourage prolonged flowering and maintain a tidy growth habit.

Form:

• Shrub – Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 30–40 cm
• Width: 30–40 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• White with Yellow Centres

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Drought Tolerant
• Bee Attracting
• Perennial
• Suitable for Cut Flowers

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets.

Companion Plants:

• Lavender
• Salvia
• Echinacea
• Gaura
• Coreopsis