Leucanthemum superbum 'Banana Cream II' CPBRAF PP33851

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Leucanthemum 'Banana Cream II' Shasta Daisy

'Banana Cream II' (front), 'Banana Cream' (back)

Common Name: Shasta Daisy

This improvement on the classic 'Banana Cream' takes all the characteristics that gardeners love and kicks it up a notch. Just like the original, flower buds are lemon yellow and eventually brighten to creamy white. Improvements include being more floriferous, holding the yellow color longer, a more appealing habit, and earlier to start flowering. Growers will love that the vernalization week requirements are much shorter — we recommend 4-6 weeks for best performance, although we have observed flowering without vernalization.

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!

Height:

20.0-24.0 Inches

Spread:

20.0-22.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

5,6,7,8,9

Flower Color:

Yellow/Gold Shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Early Summer Midsummer Late Summer Rebloomer Long Blooming

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Butterflies

Growth Rate:

Medium Rapid

Garden Style:

Patio Container Cottage Eclectic Prairie

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Cut Flower Easy To Grow Mass Planting

Origin:

Not Native to North America

Leucanthemums require full sun and well-drained soil to be at their best. Winter drainage is especially important; planting in raised beds will help to provide these conditions. Shastas make good perennials for Southern gardens, though partial shade is recommended in the warmest zones.

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