Leucanthemum 'Western star Leo' - P13

Description
The Shasta daisy 'Western Star Leo' (Leucanthemum x superbum) is an upright perennial that produces white flowers with a pleasant fragrance from July to August. Its lanceolate leaves are dark green. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 metre and is approx. 50 cm wide. The Shasta daisy 'Western Star Leo' 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

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Shasta daisy 'Western Star Leo' are dark green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Shasta daisy 'Western Star Leo' 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 'Western Star Leo' forms white flowers from July. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

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