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Shasta Daisy Chrysanthemum maximum X superbum Compositae family - Daisy Full Sun Perennial to USDA Zone 4 - 5 The perennial flower Shasta Daisy originated in the Pyrenees Mountains between France and Spain. It grows anywhere from one to two feet in height, depending upon the cultivar. The flower is two to three inches in diameter, again depending upon the cultivar, and the flowers can be either single or double. It will usually bloom once in early summer with a pretty heavy set of flowers. Some cultivars may re-bloom later in the summer if the plants are dead headed soon after bloom. Shasta Daisy is good for use in borders and for cut flowers. There are dwarf varieties available which don’t need staking like the taller ones. The only real problem can be aphids, though these don’t seem to be a problem for my garden. |
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Shasta Daisy is a short lived perennial which needs to be divided every two years to
keep it fresh. If you don’t divide it fairly frequently it will die out. It can also
be propagated by terminal stem cutting taken just before bloom. Some of the cultivars
are also available from seed which should be planted in a greenhouse, hotbed, or cold
frame about six to eight weeks before frost. Shasta seedlings should bloom the first
year from seed. Some good varieties: Alaska This is an old variety which has been around for a long time. Pure white flowers are about three inches in diameter on stems about twenty four to thirty six inches tall. It is a good cutting flower. Early Alaska is perennial to USDA Zone 3. Snow Lady This is a dwarf variety which needs no staking. Flowers are about three inches in diameter. This is a good Shasta Daisy for borders and the front of the flower bed. Crazy Daisy A new, double Shasta Daisy. The flowers are double, large and each blossom is unique. This perennial flower will take some shade. |
