Leucanthemum superbum 'Amelia'
Common Name: Shasta Daisy
In a seven year trial of 36 varieties of Shasta Daisy led by Richard Hawke of the Chicago Botanic Garden, the honor of a 5 star excellent rating was bestowed upon only two varieties of L. superbum: 'Becky' and 'Amelia'.
You've been growing 'Becky' for years; now try her fellow award winner! CBG selected 'Amelia' for its consistently healthy disposition with heavy flowering production and a robust habit. It consistently produced the largest flowers of all varieties in the trial.
4-5in single, white blossoms with a golden yellow center measure a whopping five inches across and bloom from early summer into late summer. Since the plants are from seed, their height will vary slightly but will average 40".
Shasta Daisies are all-time favorites for the perennial border. The cheery flowers begin to appear in early summer and continue on for several months if faithfully deadheaded. Shastas mix so effortlessly with other perennials that no garden should be without them!
