Daisy May® Shasta Daisy Leucanthemum
Early Spring through Fall Finish. Standard PPP. Photoperiod can be manipulated for early flowering.
Pinch once, two weeks after liner planting. Growth regulation not needed when the plants are grown bright and cool.
General pest and disease practices as listed in notes.
Most cultivars are classified as a cold beneficial plants. Plants that have been vernalized produce more flowers and bloom faster. 'Banana Cream' has an obligate cold requirement for flowering. Provide 8-10 weeks of cold (<44 F) when vernalizing leucanthemum.
After vernalization, leucanthemum flower best when they are grown with warm temperatures and long days (16 hr days or using a 4 hr night interuption during naturally short day lengths).
Leucanthemum are sensitive to some pesticides (namely Avid and Orthene). Care should be taken when applying chemicals.
Deadheading will extend flowering season and improves the quality of the flower formation.
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