When it arrives
Your plug tray
Plugs are small and dry out fast. Water on arrival, keep in bright light, and harden off a week before planting. Pot 72-cell plugs into 4 in pots to grow on, or plant into amended soil once rooted.
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- Mature height
- 24.0 in
- Mature spread
- 14.0 in
- Bloom
- Mid-June – peak Early-July
- Fragrance
- None
- Deer
- Moderately resistant
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How to grow Daisy May
Shasta Daisy · Leucanthemum × superbum
Shasta daisy wants full sun and fertile, well-drained soil with steady moisture. Divide every few years to keep it vigorous.
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Full sunLight
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Moderate waterAverage drainage
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pH 6.0–7.5Soil
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Zones 5a–9bHardiness
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24″ tall14″ wide
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Some resistanceDeer · rabbits susceptible
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Toxic to petsPets
Huckleberry saysTell me where you grow and I’ll check if Daisy May will thrive there.
Hardy in zones 5a–9b
Spring or early fall.
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When to plant
Spring or early fall.
How deep
Set the crown at soil level; don't bury the leafy rosette.
Spacing
12-24 in apart depending on variety.
Soil
Fertile, well-drained loam · pH 6.0–7.5
Fix-it tip: Mix compost into sandy or clay soil. Wet winter soil is the top killer, so raise beds in heavy clay.
Sun
Full sun (tolerates light part shade).
In hot climates, a little afternoon shade extends bloom.
Don’t give up on it
Is it alive? What spring looks like
Keeps a low rosette of dark green leaves through much of winter. New growth starts in early spring; flower stems rise in late spring to early summer.
Spring
Divide crowded clumps; feed lightly.
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Summer
Deadhead and water regularly.
Fall
Cut back flower stems, keep the rosette.
Winter
Keep crowns from sitting wet.
Watering
First season: Water weekly through the first summer if rain is short.
After that: About 1 in per week while blooming; moderately drought tolerant.
Feeding
Light spring feeding with compost or a balanced slow-release fertilizer.
Pruning & deadheading
Deadhead spent flowers to extend bloom. After the main flush, cut stems back to the basal leaves. Leave the rosette over winter.
Dividing
Every 2-3 years in spring; clumps decline if not divided.
Winter
Hardy in most of the US. Avoid heavy mulch over the evergreen rosette, which can rot it.
Summer heat
Handles heat with water. Tall types may flop in rain; stake or choose compact varieties.
Plant dies after winter
Likely cause: Wet soil or heavy mulch on crown
What to do: Improve drainage and keep mulch away from the rosette.
Fewer flowers each year
Likely cause: Crowded clump
What to do: Divide in spring and replant the vigorous outer pieces.
Flowers deformed and greenish
Likely cause: Aster yellows (spread by leafhoppers)
What to do: Remove and trash affected plants; don't compost.
Too wet or too dry?
Yellowing basal leaves and rotted crowns mean too wet. Wilting flowers and crispy leaves mean too dry.
Watch for
- Crown rot in wet winter soil
- Leaf spot
- Aphids
- Aster yellows
Pets & wildlife
ASPCA lists daisies (Chrysanthemum species) as toxic to dogs and cats: vomiting, diarrhea, drooling, incoordination, dermatitis.
Deer: somewhat resistant · Rabbits: susceptible
Finnegan saysStill not sure what’s wrong? Ask Plant Health — describe it or add a photo.
In a container
Good in pots · 2 gallon+
Compact types do well in sunny pots; water regularly.
Indoors
Outdoor plant
Needs full sun and winter cold.
Winter chill
Best after a cold winter
Many Shasta daisies bloom best after a winter chill.
Growing it on
Plugs from the tray
3–4 inch pots for 3–5 weeks, until roots hold the soil
Garden bed or a 2 gallon pot
Time to move up? Slide the plant out: if white roots wrap the outside of the soil, it’s ready for the next size.
Planting with lavender
Plant it near your lavender
Shares full sun but likes richer, moister soil than lavender. Plant in an adjoining bed so each gets its own watering; white daisies look classic next to purple lavender.
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