Full sun
18 - 24
Broadway Lights™
Shasta Daisy
Leucanthemum superbum
A big show off. That’s me. I put on a performance that lasts from summer through fall without a single intermission. For my opening act, I rapidly grow 18-24 inches tall and form a tight mound of upright stems. Next, an entire troupe of flower buds appears as if by magic. One by one they gradually open to reveal a circle of pale butter yellow petals, inside of which is a big, bright golden center. Like in one of those old movie musicals. Then, in the light of full sun to part shade, my petals gradually begin to change colors. Butter yellow turns vanilla, and for the finale, the petals turn pure, glowing white. The timing is different for every flower. Instead of a boring, single color Shasta daisy production, Broadway Lights is a three-act hit.
From garden bed to container combination or patio pot solo, I’m a true garden trooper. You don’t have to pamper me with extra water or deadheading for me to look my best. It takes real talent to make it as a Perennial favorite in zones 5- 11, you know.
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FeaturesLarge daisy flowers of palest yellow adorn a sturdy plant; blooms for months• Attracts Butterflies • Cut Flower • Deadheading Not Necessary • Landscape Plant Ornamental CharacteristicsFlower ColorYellow Foliage Color Green Height 18-24" (Medium) Spacing 20-24" Habit Upright Container Plant Style Thriller - Used either in the back or middle of a container. Usually a taller item that adds height and drama to the container. Patent InformationBroadway Lights™ 'Leumayel' US PP19,242; Can. PBR 3028 |
Plant NeedsDurationPerennial Bloom Time Summer to Fall with deadheading Zone(s) Perennial in zones 5 - 9 Hardy Temp -20°F (-29°C) Exposure Full sun Water Needs Dry to Normal Maintenance Easy Uses Landscapes and containers Plant alone or in combinations in all container types and landscapes |
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Growing Tips Deadheading isn't necessary but removal of old blooms may improve the appearance of the plant and may increase bloom length. |
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| Year | Award | Trial |
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| 2007 | Featured Plant | University of Georgia |
| 2007 | Top Performer-Perennial | Colorado State University |
| 2006 | Way Hot 100 | Garden Design |
| 2006 | Gardeners Choice | National Arboretum |
| 2006 | Arboretum Approved | Dallas Arboretum |
| 2005 | Top Pick | Dallas Arboretum |
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