How big does Shasta daisy grow?

About 90 cm × 60 cm after ten years (height × width). Its ultimate size is 0.6–1.2 m × 30–90 cm.

What soil does Shasta daisy grow in?

It tolerates these soils: average garden soil, sandy.

Is Shasta daisy hardy?

Hardy down to -29 °C (USDA zone 4, RHS H7). It gets through winter in every part of the country.

When does Shasta daisy flower?

Flowering: June–September, white, yellow.

How much water does Shasta daisy need?

Water need: medium. Drought tolerance: medium.

Shasta daisy

Leucanthemum × superbum

Shasta daisy (Leucanthemum × superbum) is a perennial that reaches 90 cm × 60 cm after ten years. Light: full sun, part shade. Hardy down to -29 °C. Drought tolerance: medium. Sold in local shops from about CZK 130.

Illustration of Shasta daisy — An illustration of the typical shape of the mature plant, not a photo.

What it's good for, and what it isn't

The classic big white daisy with a yellow centre that flowers for weeks in summer, cuts well and draws bees and butterflies. Plant it in sun and well-drained soil and deadhead it to keep new flowers coming. It is short-lived, so divide the clumps every two or three years, and tall varieties may flop in very rich soil.

Watch out for

It is short-lived: without division the clumps wear out and die out in the middle within a few years. It cannot stand winter wet and is easily lost in damp, heavy soil. Aphids, leaf miners and spider mites can attack it, and leaf spot, stem rot and verticillium wilt occur. Tall varieties are worth staking.

Key facts

Light: Full sun, Part shade
Water need: Medium
Care: Medium
Size after 10 years: 90 cm × 60 cm
Hardiness: down to -29 °C
Foliage: Semi-evergreen
Flowering: J F M A M J J A S O N D June–September, white, yellow

All details

Group	Perennial
Light	Full sun, Part shade
Size after 10 years	90 cm × 60 cm
Ultimate size	0.6–1.2 m × 30–90 cm
Hardiness	down to -29 °C (USDA 4, RHS H7)
Soil	Average garden soil, Sandy
Foliage	Semi-evergreen
Flowering	June–September, white, yellow
Water need	Medium
Drought tolerance	Medium
Maintenance	Medium
Root aggressiveness	Low
Suckering	no data
Spreading	Low
Distance from buildings	no data
Distance from paving	no data
Litter	not typical
Planting distance	45 cm
For dogs	Toxic (uncertain)
For cats	Toxic (uncertain)
For children	Mildly toxic (uncertain)
Typical price	from about CZK 130

Toxicity data is for information only. If your pet or child has eaten a plant, contact a vet or a doctor.

Sizes and prices available

The same plant is sold as a small pot and as a specimen several metres tall, and the price follows. Prices are rounded and for guidance only.

Size	Typical price
size not stated	approx. CZK 130

Frequently asked questions

Data updated: October 17, 2026 · How our data is made

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