Leucanthemum 'Banana Cream' - P13

Description
The Shasta daisy 'Banana Cream' (Leucanthemum x superbum) is an upright perennial that produces pale yellow flowers with a pleasant fragrance from June to August. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 50 cm and is approx. 60 cm wide. The Shasta daisy 'Banana Cream' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Chrysanthemum maximum, Chrysanthemum x superbum, Leucanthemum maximum.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * fragrant flowers * very beautiful in containers

Frost hardiness
The Shasta daisy 'Banana Cream' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
Cut back vigorously after flowering.

Flower
Leucanthemum x superbum 'Banana Cream' forms light yellow flowers from June. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Use
Tubs, cutting, heather garden, rock garden, bee pasture, rose garden